The
Dalai Lama
is the spiritual leademr of Tibetan
Buddhism
.
He was
born
in Taktser, Tibet in
1935
.
At the age of two, he was
recognized
as the reincarnation of the previous
Dalai Lama
.
He began his
monastic education
at the age of six.
In 1959,
he fled to India after a failed uprising against Chinese rule in
Tibet
.
He has been
living
in exile in
India
since then.
The
Dalai Lama
is known for his
advocacy
for non-violence, human rights, and
environmental protection
.
He has
received
numerous
awards
for his efforts, including the
Nobel Peace
Prize in 1989.
He has
written
many
books
on Buddhism, spirituality, and
world
peace.
The Dalai Lama is widely
regarded
as one of the world's most
influential
spiritual leaders.