tulka
Noun
Meaning
tulka (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.
Noun
tulka (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.