Definitions for "Tulku"
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Reincarnated Lama.
the form body of a Buddha” – the recognized reincarnation of a past Buddha master.
a Bodhisattva or not
a high lama who undertakes conscious, chosen rebirth, returning to serve humanity
an incarnation of a highly evolved individual or bodhisattva that has practiced compassion and selflessness for many lifetimes
(Tib., corresponding to Skt. nirmanakaya). Literally, physical form or emanation of the Buddha. Also used to refer to REINCARNATE LAMAS (q.v.).
Nirmanakaya (Tib.) State of compassion. A being who is consciously reborn for the benefit of all beings manifesting with the power to open their abilities. May or may not remember former lives. The word means "Illusion-Body," a form which one has and uses, but is not dependent upon.
Title for a lama believed to be the intentional reincarnation of an enlightened one (literally, "emanation of the Buddha"). (Also Arak T., JP VIII.)
(Tib.): Recognised reincarnation of a GURU.
( Tib. / Skt. nirmanakaya): An honorific title bestowed on recognized incarnations of spiritual masters.
sprul sku (Tib). This is a term used to describe the emanation body of a Buddha. It is also used in the Tibetan tradition as a title for recognised reincarnations of realised masters.
A tulku (, also tülku, trulku) is a Tibetan Buddhist lama or other religious figure who has consciously decided to be reborn, often many times, in order to continue his or her religious pursuits. The most famous example is the lineage of Dalai Lamas, who are said to be reincarnations of the previous thirteen Dalai Lamas, beginning with Gedun Drub (1391 – 1474). The oldest lineage of tulkus is that of the Karmapas (spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu lineage), which began with Düsum Khyenpa (1110-1193).