Khutugtu is a Mongolian term of respect for a religious figure, often a buddha or a high lama. The term is equivalent to Tibetan tulku, or incarnate lama. The Jibzundamba and Changkya lineages are often referred to as khutugtus.

Published November 10, 2022

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