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As reincarnations can be from any condition or sex to any other condition or sex there is no reason to suspect that a female reincarnation of a lama is not possible. The Dalai Lama examines this potential eventuality in his discussion of compassion stating that you should not hate a person because in a pervious life he could have been the mother to you in one of your previous lives. For the vast bulk of people there is no knowledge ofwhat there previous countless lives have been.
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What is Steven SEAGAL religion?
Steven Seagal is known to practice Buddhism. He has studied Zen Buddhism and has been involved with Tibetan Buddhism as well. He has also been recognized as a Tulku, a reincarnated Lama, by the head lama of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
Are the dalai lamas related to each other?
No. They are reincarnations of eachother. Despite their names(Gyatso). Gyatso has been the name of the Dalai Lamas since Gedun Gyatso, the 2nd Dalai Lama It is their religious names, however. They are born with different names entirely.
When does the Dalai Lama become what he is?
The Dalai Lama does not become what he is, (Like Popeye) he is what he is and has been that for fourteen reincarnations. In Buddhism an enlightened person can refuse to enter Nirvana, chosing instead to return to the cycle of death and rebirth to help others become enlightened. After the death of the existing Dalai Lama the problem is to find where the reincarnation has occurred. This is usually expected to be in Tibet. The search is the responsibility of the High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition and the government of Tibet. It can take around two or three years (or more) to identify the new incarnation of the Dalai Lama. The High Lamas conduct several rituals to increase the odds of finding the reincarnation quickly. They look for omens and seek hintsin their dreams. They also devise tests for candidates they feel may be the reincarnation. Having been found, the child is brought to Lhasa (or a similar location) for training in Buddhist thought and knowledge
How long has the Dalai lama been the Dalai lama?
In one sense, the present Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso, shortened from Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso) has been that since his birth on 6 July 1935. However since the present Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of all previous Dalai Lama, he could be said to have been in that position since the First Dalai Lama, Gedun Drupa, who was was born in 1391
How long does it take a Zen Buddhist to reach Nirvana?
It takes as long as it takes. The course to enlightenment can takes many thousands of lifetimes. However the person who is presently a Zen Buddhist may have been through these reincarnations already and learned from them and may be ready to become enlightened. This does not however mean he is going to Nirvana as the enlightened may opt to return to the cycle o death and rebirth to enlighten others.
How many Dali Lamas are there?
The current Dalai Lama is the 14th Dalai Lama.
Was there a queen in Buddhism?
There have been queens who were Buddhist. There was never been anyone who was universally accepted as the Buddhist queen.
Why was there a buddist bible in your hotel room?
Why not. The Gideon society holds no exclusive rights for putting bibles into hotel rooms. Buddhists have the save freedom to express their views and beliefs as any other system. The only problem is that there is no "Buddhist Bible". There could have been pamphlets from a Buddhist temple, one of the Dalai Lama's books, or even non-Buddhist books like the I Ching, The Art of War, or a Book of Five Rings. Alternately thee could have been a Christian Bible in one of the many foreign languages the Gideons are want to translate it into.
How many times has the Dali Lama been reincarnated?
14
Why did the Dalai Lama get his name?
Back when Tibet came under the rules of the Mongolian Khans, Tibetan Buddhism was the state religion and the Mongolian emperor appointed his favorite (personal) lama as the political leader of Tibet. Until recently, the position held both spiritual and political power.After the death of a high lama, a search is often conducted to find the reincarnation. As the current Dalai Lama has described, this process is challenging and often political in nature. He has initiated changes to reduce the politicization of the process. The current Dalai Lama is was born as Lhamo Thöndup, but his name was changed upon being recognized as the Dalai Lama. The current Dalai Lama, now commonly known as Tenzin Gyatso, initiated a democratically elected parliament for the Tibetan government in exile and recently separated the political from the spiritual leadership. Today a democratically elected "prime minister" heads the Tibetan Government in Exile. In the future, it is expected that the Dalai Lamas will continue as spiritual leaders of the Tibetan Buddhists.The Dalai Lama is acknowledged to be a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and also an emanation of the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteśvara (known as Chenrezig in Tibetan.)Answer:Each Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama.After the death of the Dalai Lama a search is conducted by High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition. They use visions, signs, dreams and tradition to guide their search. Once candidates are found they are tested. The successful candidate and his family are taken and trained in Buddhist traditions and knowledge.Answer:The Dalai Lama is not chosen to become what he is, (Like Popeye) he is what he is and has been that for fourteen reincarnations. The position is not an elected or appointed office. In Buddhism an enlightened person can refuse to enter Nirvana, choosing instead to return to the cycle of death and rebirth to help others become enlightened. The current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and ultimately the reincarnation or a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteśvara.After the death of the existing Dalai Lama the problem is to find where the reincarnation has occurred. This is usually expected to be in Tibet.The search is the responsibility of the High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition and the government of Tibet. It can take around two or three years (or more) to identify the new incarnation of the Dalai Lama.The High Lamas conduct several rituals to increase the odds of finding the reincarnation quickly. They look for omens and seek hintsin their dreams. They also devise tests for candidates they feel may be the reincarnation. Familiarity with the possessions of the previous Dalai Lama is considered the main sign of the reincarnation.Having been found, the child is brought to Lhasa (or a similar location) for training in Buddhist thought and knowledge The current Dalai Lama is was born Tenzin Gyasto
Where does the dalai lama come from?
The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist leader of religious officials from the country TIBET. Answer: The Dalai lama is originally from Tibet although he presently lives in India which gave him refuge after expulsion from his own country.
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.
