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Who is Dalai Lama

Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born on July 6, 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet.
 
The Dalai Lama belongs to the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, which is the largest and most influential tradition in Tibet.
 
About Dalai Lamas
 
The institution of the Dalai Lama is a relatively recent one. There have been only 14 Dalai Lamas in the history of Tibetan Buddhism, and the first and second Dalai Lamas were given the title posthumously.
 
The 14th Dalai Lama
 
The Dalai Lama is the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism
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Row over video: Dalai Lama apologises for 'hurt his words may have caused'

"His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident," it said.

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2023 | 5:43 PM IST

China, Tibet and the politics behind choosing a Buddhist spiritual leader

After him, the world may have two Dalai Lamas: one chosen by Beijing, the other by Tibetans in exile

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2023 | 5:46 PM IST

Dalai Lama names US-born Mongolian boy as as 3rd highest leader in Buddhism

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has named an eight-year-old US-born Mongolian boy as the reincarnation of a spiritual leader.

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2023 | 6:04 PM IST

The Dalai Lama's pursuit of united Tibet

Lodi Gyari's memoirs contain valuable insights into Chinese thinking and negotiating tactics, of which careful note should be taken

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2023 | 9:52 PM IST

US introduces legislation for resolving issues between China and Dalai Lama

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives and the Senate to strengthen America's policy to jump-start a dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama.

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2023 | 1:18 PM IST

People spending a lot on weapons, this is totally wrong: Dalai Lama

People are spending a lot of money on weapons which is "totally wrong", Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said on Friday as he underlined the need for creating a peaceful world

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2022 | 4:56 PM IST

Dalai Lama conferred Gandhi Mandela Award by HP governor Rajendra Arlekar

The award serves to recognise the global leaders who inspire citizens for peace, unity and freedom

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2022 | 5:40 PM IST

China continues repression campaign against Tibetan community: US diplomat

China continues to wage a campaign of repression against the Tibetan community, according to a top US diplomat, who believes that Beijing plans to install a Dalai Lama of its own choosing

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2022 | 7:56 AM IST

Dalai Lama hails Nobel Prize committee for promoting freedom, democracy

The Dalai Lama congratulated the winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize and said that by recognizing these awardees, the committee had shone a light on the importance of civil societies

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2022 | 4:38 PM IST

Dalai Lama congratulates King Charles III on becoming Britain's new monarch

Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama has written to King Charles III to offer his congratulations on his accession to the throne

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2022 | 6:22 PM IST

Dalai Lama honoured with Ladakh's highest civilian award dPal rNgam Duston

The 87-year-old spiritual leader, who is on a visit to the union territory since July 15, appreciated the gesture and stressed maintaining communal harmony in the region.

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2022 | 6:50 PM IST

Dalai Lama begins Ladakh visit; govt functionary terms it 'religious' tour

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday began his month-long visit to Ladakh and said India-China border disputes should be resolved through "talks and peaceful means"

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 8:31 PM IST

Ladakh visit religious: Govt functionary on Dalai Lama's visit to UT

The Dalai Lama will reach the Union Territory, bordering China, on Friday and is scheduled to stay there for about a month

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 1:09 PM IST

India, China have to solve border issue through talks: Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday said that India and China must solve the border dispute through talks and peaceful means

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 1:07 PM IST

Not seeking separation of homeland, but more autonomy, says Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Thursday said he is not seeking separation of his homeland from but China but is seeking more autonomy for his people

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 6:40 AM IST

Spiritual leader Dalai Lama condoles ex-PM Abe's demise, writes to his wife

On learning that former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, had passed away following a gunshot attack, His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Friday wrote to his wife, Abe Akie, to offer his condolences.

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2022 | 6:22 PM IST

PM's birthday greetings to Dalai Lama must be seen in overall context: MEA

China on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for greeting the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday, saying India should stop using Tibet-related issues to interfere

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 6:36 PM IST

China failed to change Tibetan mind, Dalai Lama tells US Tibet envoy

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues discussed the rich traditions of freedom and democracy in the US and India

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Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 2:53 PM IST

US special envoy meets Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala

US special coordinator for Tibetan affairs Uzra Zeya met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala on Thursday.

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Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 1:31 PM IST

Earth Day 2022: Reduce reliance on fossil fuels, says Dalai Lama

We need a more holistic education, an education that incorporates inner values, such as a compassionate concern for others' well-being: Dalai Lama

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Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 12:01 PM IST