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The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. Tibetan Buddhists have a system of recognizing lamas who have been reincarnated, such as the Dalai Lama. These are called Tulkus or Rimpoches, and they are recognized as having spiritual acumen. Lamas are recognized as having the spiritual authority to teach others. Monks can be lamas and/or rimpoches, and they enjoy respect and authority from lay people.

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