Living Buddha is the product of the development of Tibetan Buddhism to a certain social and historical stage, and it is also a unique religious and cultural phenomenon cultivated in the magical snowy area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is unique in the world religious arena. Today, the living buddhas of various sects are still the most important religious clergy in Tibetan Buddhism, playing an irreplaceable role and enjoying the supreme religious status among religious believers. As for its title, it is not accurate for the Han people to call it a living Buddha, and it should be translated into the deity. In Tibetan, the living Buddha has many different honorifics, among which Zhugu, Lama, Allah and Rinpoche are the most commonly used. The following is a brief explanation of the names of these commonly used living buddhas.

Zhugu, a Tibetan transliteration (sprul-sku), means the incarnation of Tao, and is named according to the Mahayana Buddhist theory of dharma body, body reporting and incarnation of Tao. Tibetan Buddhism believes that the dharma body does not appear, but appears when it is reported, and the incarnation appears randomly. Therefore, an accomplished enlightened person, when alive, helps all beings everywhere; When he dies, he can have several incarnations. In other words, under the guidance of this Buddhist theory, Tibetan Buddhism finally found something to rely on, that is, reincarnated or reincarnated living Buddha. Therefore, Zhugu (incarnation) is the only title that can accurately, comprehensively and best express the profound meaning and spiritual realm contained in the living Buddha, so it is the orthodox title of the living Buddha.

Lama, transliteration in Tibetan (bla-ma), originally translated from Sanskrit (gu-ru, guru), originally meant guru; However, Tibetan also means supreme or supreme teacher. Therefore, with the formation of the living Buddha system, the honorific title of Lama has gradually become another important title of living Buddha to show that living Buddha is a mentor or guru who guides believers to convert to Buddhism.

Allah is a transliteration of Tibetan (A-lags). Literally, this word has no practical meaning, and it is a modal particle to show respect. Since it became another name of living Buddha, this word has practical significance. In many Tibetan areas, especially Amdo Tibetan areas, the word Allah has been used to address the living Buddha, which has completely replaced the other two important names of the living Buddha, namely Zhugu and Lama. Therefore, the word "Allah" has a unique meaning to guide believers from darkness to light.