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Because he speaks so passionately about compassion, charity and kindness in a non-religious context. Even though he is the spiritual head of a Gelug branch of Tibetan Buddhism, if you ask him he will say that his religion is kindness.
On a personnel note, having been to many multi-day teachings with His Holiness, he is a loving, kind, humble, funny (very funny in fact) man with almost always a smile on his face. He loves to laugh and tell us funny things about himself and his travels. At one teaching he told us how when he was young he use to tickle his teachers so they would laugh so he could run away to play. It really made every in attendance laugh for quite a bit. So he is a very approachable person, not some stiff, formal patriarchal figure. This makes his statements on kindness and compassion resonate ever so much more with people.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoI'll offer a couple of possibilities:
1. In Tibetan Buddhism the Dalai Lama is not only the leader of the religion (to use a flawed metaphor... like the Pope) but he is also the political leader of the Tibet... until the Chinese took it over. I guess you could draw the conclusion that he is looked at as both a political leader and the leader of faith.
2. In 1950 China overtook Tibet. Because the Dalai Lama was not only the spiritual but political leader he was exiled from Tibet and still cannot return to Tibet. Hence the "Free Tibet" stickers everywhere. He has maybe received fame from this. Sort of like the Pope would be on the tips of peoples tongues if he was kicked out of the Vatican. Again... because of religious and political differences this is a flawed metaphor.
Hope this helps
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∙ 9y agoThe Dalai Lama is famous for his stand for freedom for the Tibetan people. He has been a tireless activist for change in his home country.
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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).
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.
Why is the dalai lama so important to history?
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.
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.
When did the current dalai lama become the dalai lama?
17th November 1950
Who is the current dalai lama and what number is he?
Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th Dalai Lama.
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
