FTP, identify this term for a teacher or leader in Tibetan Buddhism.
The tradition originated with the 84 mahasiddas, and two general types of them exist: the sprul-sku, and the "developed" ones, who have achieved recognition for piety in their lifetime.  The state oracle at Nechung is consulted in order to determine the succession of some of them,  Of the two most important, one is considered to be the reincarnation of Amitbha, while another is the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara.  One is the traditional head of the Tashilhunpo monastery, while another is the head of the Yellow Hat order, though he has been in exile since 1959. FTP, identify this term for a teacher or leader in Tibetan Buddhism.
The tradition originated with the 84 mahasiddas, and two general types of them exist: the sprul-sku, and the "developed" ones, who have achieved recognition for piety in their lifetime.  
lama