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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.

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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?

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What religion is the dalai lama?

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What is a dalai lama?

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Why is the dalai lama so important to history?

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What religion does Dali Lama lead?

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