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tulkus

tulkus is the plural of tulku.

Meaning of tulku

Noun

tulku (plural tulkus)

  1. (Tibetan) A high-ranking lama who can choose the manner of his or her rebirth.
    • The abbot is considered a tulku by Tibetans and called a living Buddha in Chinese — an especially revered figure who is believed to be the essence of a prominent religious leader.2009 April 25, Edward Wong, “Senior Tibetan Cleric Faces Prison in China”, in New York Times
    Synonyms:
    hutukhtu

Questions about tulkus

What is tulkus the plural of?
Tulkus is the plural of tulku.

Words near tulkus in the dictionary

  1. Tulkarem
  2. Tulkarm
  3. tulkas
  4. Tulkepaia
  5. tulku
  6. tulkus
  7. Tull
  8. Tulla
  9. Tullah
  10. Tullakool
  11. Tullamarine

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