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Dalai Lama and Tulku System: Unveiling Rebirth Guru Selection

In Tibetan Buddhism, the Tulku system plays a vital role in recognizing reincarnated lamas and spiritual leaders. The selection process, especially for the Dalai Lama, is a unique spiritual tradition.

Last Updated : Thursday, 03 July 2025
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Astro News:In Buddhism, the word "Tulaku" means rebirth, in which a Lama or Guru is considered to be reborn and reborn as the soul of his predecessor Guru. This tradition is prevalent in Tibet, Nepal, and other Himalayan regions. Under the Tulaku system, after the demise of a Lama or Guru, the rebirth of his soul is discovered, so that he can again identify him as a worthy guru.

Dalai Lama's rebirth

The Dalai Lama is considered the supreme religious guru of Tibetan Buddhism. His role is not only that of a religious leader, but his work is also important in the fields of society, politics and education. The rebirth of the Dalai Lama is highly important for Tibetan Buddhists, and it is from a particular process. Every Dalai is a traditional process to find the rebirth of Lama, which the Acharya and other religious leaders of Tibetan Buddhism do with great meditation and worship.

Rebirth Process

When the Dalai Lama passes away, Buddhist Acharya performs a special ritual, analyzing meditation, divine signs and dreams. Subsequently, they find out of a child who reflects the qualities and habits of a former Dalai Lama. This process is called 'Tulaku System', and this system consists of many lama and religious leaders, which recognize the rebirth of this child.

Dalai Lama Specialty

The Dalai Lama is identified on the basis of their religious, mental, and physical qualities. When a child, identified as the rebirth of the Dalai Lama, begins to recognize many old items and things that were from the East Dalai Lama, it is a confirmation that he is the same rebellious guru. In addition, that child also has a foothold of specific knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism.

Impact in society

The people of Tibet do not consider the Dalai Lama as only a religious guru, but as a great leader and guide to society. Their life, teachings and their actions work to give direction to the Tibetan society. The rebirth of the Dalai Lama is not only a religious phenomenon for the Tibetan society, but it is also important for the future of the entire community.

Dalai Lama's prediction

The Dalai Lama has said on many occasions of his life that he does not have an alternative to rebirth. They believe that if the Tibetan people would be required to identify their rebirth, then they will follow this tradition. However, he has also said that if he was reborn in any other place or state in future, he would consider the possibility of establishing a particular secular state.

Controversy on Tulku System

Controversy has also arisen on the Tulaku system many times. Especially the Chinese government has laid its conditions regarding the rebirth of the Dalai Lama. China says that it has the right to accept the rebirth of the Dalai Lama, while Tibetan Buddhism talks about doing it with freedom. Thus, not only religious, but also political and international outlooks have become important on the rebirth of the Dalai Lama.

 

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