The highest-ranking Buddhist lamas are tulkus, meaning they're these of previous lamas
..... in re-establishing Buddhist traditions in Tibet based on those practised 
in the... [DOC] [TLE] Dalai Lama  Tibetan Buddhism :: Struggling With DiffiCult Issues [PAR] Sep 16, 2016 ... Lamas, tulkus, and Geshes have made an enormous contribution to ... Whatever 
the case, it is essential for those who claim they wish to ..... Buddhism, and re-
evaluate whether the institution of the Dalai Lama should continue or not.