The Dalai Lama is the head of one sect of Tibetan Buddhists (Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school ). With the present turmoil in Tibet he has assumed both the Panchan Lama's role and his own in the government of the country. He has nothing to do with other sects or schools of Buddhism. He is however a well known scholar of Tibetan Buddhist belief, write of numerous books on peace and meditationr, the recipient of the Nobel Prize, and the only known Buddhist leader for many westerners.
The Dalai Lama is the leader of one branch of Buddhism.
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.
The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
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.
The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism
The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism
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.
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist leader of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism.
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.
The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Buddhism (which has its home in Tibet).
No, the Dalai Lama was not born a Muslim. He was born into a Buddhist family and has followed the teachings of Buddhism throughout his life.