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What will the Dalai Lama do after retiroment?
The Dalai Lama won't retire. Like being a Bishop, being a Lama is a job for life. At the Dalai Lama's death, a new Dalai Lama will be chosen by the High Lamas of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
1 How many Dalai Lamas have ruled Tibet before the current Dalai Lama?
If the 6th Dalai Lama was the same with the 5th Dalai Lama, then there is only one who had been reincarnating life-after-life. According to his current Title The 14th Dalai Lama (Mongolian for "Ocean of Wisdom"), then, thirteen Dalai Lamas have ruled Tibet before the current Dalai Lama. Pram Nguyen
What has the author Lhun-grub-dar-rgyas written?
Lhun-grub-dar-rgyas has written: 'Liu shi Dalai Lama Cangyangjiacuo mi zhuan' -- subject(s): Dalai lamas, Biography 'The hidden life of the Sixth Dalai Lama' -- subject(s): Dalai lamas, Biography
What are the ratings and certificates for On Life and Enlightenment Principles of Buddhism with His Holiness the Dalai Lama - 2006 V?
On Life and Enlightenment Principles of Buddhism with His Holiness the Dalai Lama - 2006 V is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
Why is the dalai lama so important to tibetan Buddhism?
To help show them ;a way of life,or possibly:an understanding;achieveing there own sacred mission in this life;enlightenment , excetra......
What has the author Armugaan Hajazi written?
Armugaan Hajazi has written: 'Lamahood' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Lamas, Buddhism and social problems, Buddhist youth, Religious life, Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
What has the author Chagdud Tulku written?
Chagdud Tulku has written: 'Lord of the dance' -- subject(s): Biography, Lamas 'Change of heart' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Doctrines, Religious life
Why is the dalai lama so important to history?
The Dalai Lama is the official head of Tibetan Buddhism, and the head of Tibet. Due to Chinese occupation, which began in 1959, the Dalai Lama has been in exile. Tibetan Buddhists believe that the present Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of a Dalai Lama from a past life, who has come back to complete important work.
Who are the main leaders of Buddishm?
Buddhism takes different forms in different countries, and amongst different sects. Tibetan Buddhism recognizes the Dalai Lama as the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. There are also Rimpoches, who are lamas who, through lifetimes of Buddhist practice, have reached an understanding of the true nature of reality deep enough that they can identify who they were in their past lives - always another accomplished lama. Rimpoches have power because they are thought to have a deeper understanding of the Buddha's teaching. For the most part, teachers and accomplished lamas are the leaders.
Why did the dalai lama become a Buddhist?
17th November 1950
What does a Buddhist have to do if they sin?
"Sin" is not a Buddhist concept. Sin implies a contravention of a divine law, Buddhism has no gods to pass down such rules. The closest you might get is, in the words used by the Dalai Lama, to be "unskillful" in running your life.
Where does Tenzin Gyatso live now?
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, currently lives in Dharamsala, India. Dharamsala has been the headquarters of the Central Tibetan Administration and the spiritual hub of Tibetan Buddhism in exile since the Dalai Lama fled from Tibet in 1959.
