An enlightened lama in Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhism who is recognized as a reincarnation of a predecessor; highest ranking clergy members including the 达赖 dá​lài and 班禅 bān​chán

An honorary title for a high-ranking Buddhist monk known for great compassion or supernatural powers in old novels and legends

A person who is exceptionally compassionate and saves many lives, often described as a living embodiment of the Buddha