14th Dalai Lama
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 The 14th Dalai Lama in 2007 | |
| Born | Lhamo Thondup 6 July 1935 Taktser, Amdo, Tibet |
| Nationality | Tibetan |
| Title | His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama |
The 14th Dalai Lama, born Lhamo Thondup on 6 July 1935, is the current Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and the former political leader of Tibet. He is considered a living Bodhisattva and an incarnation of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Lhamo Thondup was born in a small village in the Amdo region of Tibet. At the age of two, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso. He was taken to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, where he was enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama on 22 February 1940.
Education and Training[edit | edit source]
The Dalai Lama received a traditional monastic education at the Potala Palace and the Drepung Monastery. His curriculum included logic, Tibetan art and culture, Sanskrit, medicine, and Buddhist philosophy. He completed his education with the highest honors, receiving the Geshe Lharampa degree, equivalent to a doctorate in Buddhist philosophy.
Political Leadership[edit | edit source]
In 1950, at the age of 15, the Dalai Lama assumed full political power as the head of the Tibetan government. However, in 1959, following the Tibetan Uprising, he fled to India where he established the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala.
Advocacy and Teachings[edit | edit source]
The Dalai Lama is a prominent advocate for peace and non-violence. He has traveled extensively, promoting the values of compassion, forgiveness, and religious harmony. He has authored numerous books on Buddhism and philosophy, and his teachings emphasize the importance of compassion and interdependence.
Nobel Peace Prize[edit | edit source]
In 1989, the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet and his efforts to promote peace and understanding between different cultures and religions.
Retirement from Political Role[edit | edit source]
In 2011, the Dalai Lama announced his retirement from political leadership, transferring his political responsibilities to the elected leaders of the Central Tibetan Administration. He continues to serve as a spiritual leader and teacher.
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