Example sentences for: gelugpa

How can you use “gelugpa” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The title was first adopted by the Gelugpa leader in the 16 th century, and 100 years later the Mongols deemed the position one of spiritual and temporal power.

  • The South China Morning Post called his flight a "body blow" to Beijing, which recognized his enthronement as a living Buddha in 1992 and was suspected of wanting to manipulate him to drive a wedge between his sect and the dominant Gelugpa sect of the Dalai Lama.

  • The Panchen Lama is the second highest Gelugpa leader, but does not have civil authority.

  • The Dalai Lama is considered Tibet's spiritual leader, since he holds the highest position within the dominant Gelugpa ("Yellow Hat") sect.


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