noun
living Buddha; grand Lama
Refers to a high-ranking Tibetan Buddhist teacher believed to be a reincarnated Buddha, such as the Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama. Used in religious and historical contexts.
活仏はチベット仏教で重要な役割を果たしている。
Living Buddhas play an important role in Tibetan Buddhism.
ダライ・ラマは最もよく知られた活仏の一人だ。
The Dalai Lama is one of the most well-known living Buddhas.