Q. Consider the following statements regarding Tibetan Buddhism:
- The Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa is the head of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
- The Janang school developed as an offshoot of the Sakya school.
- Tulkus are recognized reincarnations according to Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 and 3
Notes: Statement 1 is incorrect: Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa is the head of the Janang tradition, not Nyingma. Statement 2 is correct, as the Janang school is an offshoot of the Sakya school. Statement 3 is correct; Tulkus refers to recognized reincarnations according to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, followed in several schools including the Janang and Gelug schools.