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The answer to this depends on which tradition of Buddhism is being discussed.

For example, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism (and perhaps the most respected Buddhist in the world) is the Dalai Lama.

In other Buddhist groups, the titles and positions vary widely, just as they do in Christian groups.

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