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The Dalai Lama is the temporal head of Gelug(pa), "Way of Virtue" school of Tibetan Buddhism. He has also assumed the role of the Panchan lama while his latest reincarnation is sought. Gelug is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism is a part of Mahayana (Greater Vehicle) tradition of Buddhism.
Mahayana Buddhism is one of the two major divisions of Buddhism, the other is Theravada (The School of the Elders)
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What is the dalai lamas religon?
The Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism
Dalai lamas are believed to be reincarnations of this Buddha?
999 Dalai Lamas are there
What has the author Michael Harris Goodman written?
Michael Harris Goodman has written: 'The last Dalai Lama' -- subject(s): Biography, Buddhism, Budismo, Dalai lamas
The ruler of the dalai lamas is?
The Dalai Lama.
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.
What is the dalai lamas religeon?
he is a Buddhist
What is the dalai lamas ethnicity?
Tibetan
How did Dalai lama protest?
i love lamas
What was the 3rd dalai lamas name?
The name of the third Dalai Lama was Sonam Gyatso.
Who are the panchen lamas?
They are the second highest ranking lamas next to the Dalai Lama. Hope that is a help. :)
Are there other Lamas in the Buddhist religion other than the Dalai Lama?
Yes, there are many lama's in Buddhism. Most great and respected teachers are called "lama" or in tibetan Buddhism "rinpoche" or "geshe" There is also the Panchen Lama
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
