Q. Consider the following statements regarding Tibetan Buddhism:
  1. The Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa is the head of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
  2. The Janang school developed as an offshoot of the Sakya school.
  3. 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.