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It is a combination of Mongolian (Dalai) and Tibetan (Lama) that mean literally Ocean Guru or Ocean teacher.
The title comes from a Mongolian ruler, Altan Khan, after meeting the 2nd Tibetan Buddhist ruler Sonam Gyatso. But the 14th Dalai Lama has indicated that the Khan was not bestowing a title to Sonam Gyatso, but trying to translate Sonam Gyatso (which means Merit Ocean, which to me sounds a lot like a typical Buddhist Dharma name (a name someone takes when they become a monk or nun)) into Mongolian.
BTW the 14th Dalai Lama's name is Tenzin Gyatso (Dharma name) but was born Lhamo Dondrub. Tenzin, means Holder of Buddhist Doctrine.
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What is the birth name of The Dalai Lama?
The Dalai Lama's birth name is Dhondrup, Lhamo.
Is the dalai lama still in exile?
It is not a place, its The Dalai Lama's birth name.
What is the actual name of the dalai lama?
The Dalai Lama is a status not a specific person.Answer:The present Dalai Lama's name was Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso
Who is tenzin gyastso?
Tenzin Gyatso is the dharma name of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (the present Dalai Lama).
What was the 3rd dalai lamas name?
The name of the third Dalai Lama was Sonam Gyatso.
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.
The name of the Dia Lama?
The current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, also known as the 14th Dalai Lama. He is a spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.
Whats the dalai lama's name?
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet's name is Tenzin Gyatso. But he has decided to step down. If the government excepts this, he will no longer be the Dalai Lama. He thinks that it will strengthen the government and modernize it. I will be sad but I respect whatever he decides!
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.
