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Literal translation: Ocean Teacher [see at bottom in square brackets] The traditional governmental ruler and highest priest of the dominant sect of Buddhism in Tibet and Mongolia, understood by Tibetans to be the living incarnation of the bodhisattva of compassion. [Tibetan : Mongolian dalai, ocean + Tibetan bla-ma, Teacher (so called because he is known as the teacher who is spiritually as deep as the ocean.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y ago- The question can be answered in several ways:
- If you mean what does his title mean, the name or title "Dalai Lama" is thought to come from a combination of Mongolian and Tibetan terms. From Mongolian comees "dalai" meaning ocean and from the Tibetan "lama" meaning superior one.
- The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist leader of religious officials of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism.
- He is the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezi in Tibetan), the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
- He is the secular leader of Tibet and serves as the spiritual leader until the Panchan Lama is identified.
- He represents the peoples of Tibet in theie struggles for independence from China.
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∙ 9y agoA Dalai Lama is the head monk of the Gelug school, the newest of the schools that teach Tibetan Buddhism.
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∙ 14y agosea of wisdom
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∙ 11y agoOcean guru.
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Why did the Dalai Lama stand up to power?
The Dalai Lama stood up to power because he was a spiritual leader who wanted to fight against war and oppression.
When was the 14th dalai lama live?
The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama. He was born in 1935 and he is still alive.
Who is the 14th Dalai Lama?
The 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso.
What actors and actresses appeared in Dalai Lama Awakening - 2014?
The cast of Dalai Lama Awakening - 2014 includes: The Dalai Lama as himself
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.
Did the dalai lama raise anyone from the dead?
No, The Dalai Lama has no supernatural powers.
Who is the current dalai lama and what number is he?
Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th Dalai Lama.
When did the current dalai lama become the dalai lama?
17th November 1950
When was Dalai Lama Renaissance created?
Dalai Lama Renaissance was created in 2007.
Is the dalai lama still in exile?
It is not a place, its The Dalai Lama's birth name.
How has the dalai lama fought for peace?
dalai lama was fighting for peace not war
What does dalai lama mean in arabic?
Dalai Lama is a Tibetan term, so it had no meaning in Arabic. Arabs write it as Dalai Lama (دالاي لاما).
