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Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama is the monk Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th and current Dalai Lama, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and is the longest lived in the generation.
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Where does the dalai lama live now?
The Dalai Lama is currently exiled from Tibet and lives in McLeodganj (also known as Upper Dharamsala, a village in the mountains north of New Delhi), in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. McLeodganj is about 530 kms from Delhi and approx. 100 kms from Pathankot.
HH The Dalai Lama lives in Dharamsala, which is in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also home to a large number of Tibetan refugees and the Tibetan government in exile.
What is the Dalai Lamas favorite color?
At a recent talk the Dalai Lama was asked this very question and he told the audience 'Green'. Now whether or not that was a tongue in cheek answer considering he was wearing a red robe and sitting in a red chair, I leave to you, but as the colour of nature it may well be his favourite. To some extent the Buddhist colours are not necessarily his choice.
How has the dalai lama made an impact on society?
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is also the leader of the Tibetan government in exile. Those are his official duties. His unofficial duties is that of a teacher of Buddhism, and that of a person who brings the message of compassion and kindness to all.
How can one meet the dalai lama?
I would assume you would have to send a request to the Dalai Lama's office (his personnel secretary I would assume) asking for a meeting at a specific teaching event he performs throughout the year.
How was the dalai lama chosen?
The Dalai Lama is not chosen to become what he is, (Like Popeye) he is what he is and has been that for fourteen reincarnations. The position is not an elected or appointed office. In Buddhism an enlightened person can refuse to enter Nirvana, choosing instead to return to the cycle of death and rebirth to help others become enlightened. The current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and ultimately the reincarnation or a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteśvara.
After the death of the existing Dalai Lama the problem is to find where the reincarnation has occurred. This is usually expected to be in Tibet.
The search is the responsibility of the High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition and the government of Tibet. It can take around two or three years (or more) to identify the new incarnation of the Dalai Lama.
The High Lamas conduct several rituals to increase the odds of finding the reincarnation quickly. They look for omens and seek hintsin their dreams. They also devise tests for candidates they feel may be the reincarnation. Familiarity with the possessions of the previous Dalai Lama is considered the main sign of the reincarnation.
Having been found, the child is brought to Lhasa (or a similar location) for training in Buddhist thought and knowledge
The current Dalai Lama is was born Tenzin Gyasto
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.
How many followers of the dalai lama?
I would say that there are a few different kinds. The First are Tibetans who see him as the leader of their country. Then there are Buddhists of the Gelug branch of Tibetan Buddhists who see him as their Spiritual leader and then there are Buddhists in general who see him as an important spiritual teacher.
What does the dalai lama stand for?
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.
The Buddha is an historical figure that initiated Buddhist practices and philosophy. The Dalai Lama is believed by his devotees to be the reincarnation of a long line of tulkus who are considered to be manifestations of the Bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteśvara.
What languages does the Dalai Lama speak?
Most likely He speaks one of the many Dialects of the Sino-Tibetan language.
Does dalai lama believe in UFO?
The Dalai Lama has never made a statement on whether or not he believes in extraterrestrial beings, but since he has never spoken about it and Buddhists in general do not believe in aliens, it is safe to assume that he does not believe in them.
== == His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet.
In Tibetan Buddhism, the successive Dalai Lamas (taa-la'i bla-ma) form a tulku lineage of Gelugpa leaders which trace back to 1391. Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama to be the present incarnation of Avalokitesvara ("Chenrezig" [spyan ras gzigs] in Tibetan), the bodhisattva of compassion. Between the 17th century and 1959, the Dalai Lama was the head of the Tibetan government, controlling a large portion of the country from the capital Lhasa. The Dalai Lamas never had authority over every region of Tibet nor over the other sects of Tibetan Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama (the 14th) is a respected Tibetan Buddhist religious leader and figurehead of the International Tibet Independence Movement; in English, he is often granted the style "His Holiness" (or HH) before his title. The Dalai Lama is often thought to be the head of the Gelug school, but this position officially belongs to the Ganden Tripa (dga' ldan khri pa) (Holder of the Throne of Ganden [dga' ldan], the first monastery established by Tsongkhapa [btsong-ka-pa], founder of the Gelug). The 5th Dalai Lama, with the support of Gushri Khan, a Mongol ruler of Kh�kh Nuur, united Tibet by force. The Dalai Lamas continued to rule in Tibet until the People's Republic of China took direct control of the region in 1959. The 14th Dalai Lama then fled to India and has since maintained a government in exile. See History of Tibet for further information. "Dalai" means "ocean" in Mongolian, and "Lama" (bla ma) is the Tibetan equivalent of the Sanskrit word "guru", and so may mean "teacher" or "monk." The actual title "Dalai Lama" is best translated as "Ocean of Wisdom"; it was first bestowed by the Mongolian ruler Altan Khan upon Sonam Gyatso, an abbot at the Drepung monastery who was widely considered the most eminent lama of his time. Although Sonam Gyatso became the first lama to hold the title "Dalai Lama", due to the fact that he was the third member of his lineage, he became known as the "3rd Dalai Lama". The previous two titles were conferred posthumously upon his earlier incarnations. The title "Dalai Lama" is presently granted to each of the spiritual leader's sucessive incarnations (for example, The 14th Dalai Lama's next incarnation will hold the title "the 15th Dalai Lama"). Tibetans call the Dalai Lama Gyawa Rinpoche (rgya ba rin po che) meaning "Precious Victor," or Yeshe Norbu (ye shes nor bu) meaning "Wisdom Jewel". The 14th Dali Lama, as well as each of his previous predecessors, are considered to be the incarnations of the Buddha of Compassion. Upon the death of the Dalai Lama, his monks institute a search for the Lama's reincarnation, or tulku (sprul sku), a small child. Familiarity with the possessions of the previous Dalai Lama is considered the main sign of the reincarnation. The search for the reincarnation typically requires a few years, which results in a gap in the list of the Dalai Lamas. The reincarnation is then brought to Lhasa to be trained by the other Lamas. Despite its officially secular stance, the government of the People's Republic of China has claimed the power to approve the naming of high reincarnations in Tibet. This decision cites a precedent set by the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, who instituted a system of selecting the Panchen Lama by means of a lottery which utilised a golden urn with names wrapped in barley balls. Recently, this precedent was called upon to name the Panchen Lama, who is empowered to recognize the new Dalai Lama. There is some speculation that with the death of the current Dalai Lama, the PRC will direct the selection of a successor. The current Dalai Lama has repeatedly stated that he will never be reborn inside territory controlled by the People's Republic of China [1], and has occasionally suggested that he might choose to be the last Dalai Lama by not being reborn at all. However, he has also stated that the purpose of his repeated incarnations is to continue unfinished work and, as such, if the situation in Tibet remains unchanged, it is very likely that he will be reborn to finish his work [2]. Additionally, in the draft constitution of future Tibet, the institution of the Dalai Lama can be revoked at any time by a democratic majority vote of two-thirds of the Assembly. It is also worth mentioning that the 14th Dalai Lama has stated "Personally, I feel the institution of the Dalai Lama has served its purpose."[3]. Starting with the 5th Dalai Lama, until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959, the Dalai Lamas resided in Lhasa in the Potala Palace during winter and in the Norbulingka residence during summer. Since 1959, the Dalai Lama has resided in Dharamsala in Northern India, and the Tibetan Government in Exile has its headquarters there. List of Dalai Lamas 1. Gedun Drub, (dge 'dun 'grub) 1391-1474 2. Gendun Gyatso, (dge 'dun rgya mtsho) 1475-1541 3. Sonam Gyatso, (bsod nams rgya mtsho) 1543-1588 4. Yonten Gyatso, (yon tan rgya mtsho) 1589-1616 5. Lobsang Gyatso, (blo bzang rgya mtsho) 1617-1682 6. Tsangyang Gyatso, (tshang dbyangs rgya mtsho) 1683-1706 7. Kelzang Gyatso, (bskal bzang rgya mtsho) 1708-1757 8. Jamphel Gyatso, (byams spel rgya mtsho)1758-1804 9. Lungtok Gyatso, 1806-1815 10. Tsultrim Gyatso, (tshul khrim rgya mtsho) 1816-1837 11. Khendrup Gyatso, 1838-1856 12. Trinley Gyatso, (sprin las rgya mtsho) 1856-1875 13. Thubten Gyatso, 1876-1933 14. Tenzin Gyatso, (bstan 'dzin rgya mtsho) 1935 - present His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet.
The correct spelling of the title of the leader of Tibetan Buddhism is "Dalai Lama." His page is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalai_Lama.
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His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, was born Tenzin Gyatso on 6 July 1935. He is the spiritual head of the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and the secular leader of Tibet.
The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader for Buddists and offers advice on life.
The current Dalai lama was exiled from his home country Tibet because it was taken over by military from china.
When did Dalai Lama come to India?
At the age of two, Tenzin Gyatso was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama. Thirteen years later, in 1950, he was enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. The Nechung Oracle was his oracle, and the official state oracle for Tibet. The Nechung Oracle had predicted that the 14th Dalai Lama would lose his country. He also predicted that the Dalai Lama would lose his life if he didn't leave in 1959. For that year, there was an attempt to end nine years of Chinese occupation. The uprising failed, and the Chinese eliminated the resistance movement. Though himself a Hindu, Indian Prime Minister Nehru let the Dalai Lama set up a government-in-exile just across the Tibet-India border, in Dharmsala. For Dharmsala already had an established Tibetan community, and established Buddhist monasteries. It has been predicted that if the Dalai Lama lives to be 100, he will get his country back.
Is the Dalai Lama a vegetarian?
- The Dalai Lama used to be a strict vegetarian, but is not a strict vegetarian now. The Dalai Lama was very impressed with an Indian vegetarian in the 1960's, and became vegetarian for about two years. Unfortunately, he contracted hepatitis, and under doctor's suggestions began eating meat again. Tibetan Buddhists are not strict vegetarians, as it is difficult to grow vegetables and grains in the Himalayas. Three major monastaries have become fully vegetarian recently with the help of imported foods. The Dalai Lama wishes to be a full vegetarian, even though he cannot, as he applauds the compassion it shows. He chooses to only eat meat every other day, hoping that by cutting his consumption of meat in half, he will inspire his followers who can become full vegetarians to do so. The Buddha does not require his followers to be strict vegetarians, but he encourages it as a show of compassion for fellow creatures. The reason for allowing it to be a choice rather than a mandate is to allow those who do not have access to sufficient vegetarian nutrition to still be good practicing Buddhists.
Also, there are areas of the world in which the ability to grow enough crops to sustain the population on vegetarian foods alone does not exist. By the way, I've been vegetarian for 25 years and have done extensive fieldwork in Central Asia including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Buddhist monastaries.
The Dalai Lama was a vegetarian for a time, but he developed jaundice.
It seems that the Dalai lama is a great lover of meat and is not very concerned about the cruelty involved in its production either as he has a particular appreciation for veal. The production of which is to put it bluntly a terrible affront to the animals involved.
What is the Dalai Lama role as a spiritual leader for Buddhist country?
Yes, he is the leader of the Gelug (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. He is also the secular ruler of Tibet and pro tem spiritual leader of that country while the Panchen Lama is sought out..
How was the Dalai Lama discovered?
The Dalai Lama is born as such but must be found. The current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and ultimately the reincarnation or a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion . He was born two years after his last incarnation ended.
Senior Tibetan monks recieve information during meditation which helps them track down the new Dalai Lama. They have a secret set of criteria which they use to determine whether the child they have tracked down is the Dalai Lama. Familiarity with the possessions of the previous Dalai Lama is considered the main sign of the reincarnation. The search for the reincarnation typically requires a few years.
The current Dalai Lama is was born Tenzin Gyasto
Where does the dalai lama come from?
The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist leader of religious officials from the country TIBET.
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The Dalai lama is originally from Tibet although he presently lives in India which gave him refuge after expulsion from his own country.
Why can't the Dalai Lama return to Tibet?
The Dali Lama is the leader-in-exile of the Tibetan Buddhist faith and a major leader of the Tibetan people. As Tibet is a part of China, the actions of the Dali Lama make him a political dissident and thus potentially liable for prosecution and imprisonment if he were to return to Tibet.
What does the 14th Dali lama say about us living our lives?
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.
Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.
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Why did the dalai lama appeal to the united nations?
The Dalai Lama appealed to the United Nations to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Tibet and to advocate for the autonomy of the Tibetan people. He sought international support in addressing issues such as religious freedom, cultural preservation, and the peaceful resolution of the Tibetan struggle. By engaging with the UN, he aimed to promote dialogue and understanding between Tibetans and the Chinese government. His appeal also emphasized the importance of global peace and compassion in resolving conflicts.
