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No. The Dalai Lama is the head of the Tibetan Government in Exile. He is not even the head of any of the 4 schools of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya, Gelug, Nyingma, and Kagyu). In fact, the 14th Dalai Lama's political role in Buddhism has cause many problems within Buddhism. He has caused huge divisions in both the Kagyu and Gelug traditions. Search 'Dorje Shugden Controversy' and 'Karmapa Controversy' on Google or click on the related links below to learn more about problems in Tibetan Buddhism created by the 14th Dalai Lama.
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Which branch of Buddhism accepts the dalai lama?
The Dalai Lama is the head of the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. All Buddhists recognize that the Dalai Lama is an influential Buddhist and teacher.
In which faith is the dalai lama a head monk?
The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
What is the Dalai Lama head of?
The Dalai Lama is the secular head of the Tibetan government in exile and the religious leader of the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
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.
What was the purpose of dalai lama?
The Dalai Lama is the secular head of the Tibetan people and the Spiritual Leader of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Who is the head monks of the lineage of Tibetan Buddhism?
There are several/many lineages in Tibetan Buddhism. However, the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism is the Dalai Lama.
What is the spiritual importance of the dalai lama for Buddhists?
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual head of the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and until recently, the secular leader of the Tibetan people. While widely respected throughout the world, the Dalai Lama is not the head of all Buddhist traditions.
What religion is the dalai lama?
He is a Buddhist. Specifically the Dalai Lama is the leader of the Gelug (Yellow Hat) School of Tibetan Buddhism.HH The Dalai Lama is the leader of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism.
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 are the positions of the dalai lama?
Up until recently the Dalai Lama was both the head of the Tibetan government (he recently retired) and the lineage Master for the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Which lamaist sect was the dalai lama leader of?
The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism
Which Lamaist sect was the Dalai lama leader for?
The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism
