tulka

Noun

(plural tulkas)

(Buddhism) In Tibetan Mahayana, a particular high-ranking lama, who can choose their own manner of rebirth.
Since the Dalai Lama is a tulka, he can choose to be reborn as he pleases to serve humanity.

See also: tulkā

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