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Dalai Lama
Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be an incarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Pope
Head of the Roman Catholic Church, considered the spiritual successor to Saint Peter.
Patriarch
A senior bishop in Orthodox Christianity, presiding over others in a region or national church.
Ayatollah
High-ranking title given to Twelver Shī'a clerics, experts in Islamic studies.
Amish Bishop
Religious leader and authority within an Amish community responsible for spiritual guidance and church discipline.
Chief Rabbi
A title given to the most senior rabbinical authority in a country or region, providing religious leadership to a Jewish community or country.
Shankaracharya
A spiritual leader and reformer within Advaita Vedanta Hinduism, originally established by Adi Shankara.
Rabbi
Jewish religious teacher and leader, authorized to teach and decide on issues of Jewish law.
Brahmin
A member of the highest Hindu caste, traditionally priests or teachers of sacred learning across generations.
Patriarch of Alexandria
A religious office in Christian traditions, historically significant for Christian theology and jurisdiction in Egypt.
Caliph
A successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad's political and spiritual leadership, historically recognized in Sunni Islam.
Guru
Spiritual teacher in Hinduism, Sikhism, and some schools of Buddhism, with important roles in guiding disciples.
Archbishop
A bishop of higher rank in many Christian denominations, presides over an archdiocese.
Imam
Islamic leadership position, often leading prayers and community services within a mosque.
Lama
A teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism, considered a spiritual guide and often a reincarnated tulk.
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