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Tibet
This category covers questions about Tibet, a plateau region in Asia, that is often known as "the roof of the world" having the highest elevation on Earth. Most of cultural Tibet is controlled by the People's Republic of China as a autonomous territory. The rest is disputed territories between India and China who both lay claims to the land.
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Where does dalai lama reside Nowadays?
HH Dalai Lama moves around alot. For example, today I believe that he is in Berkeley, CA giving a lecture at the University.
However, he makes his home-base in Dharmsala, India.
What clothing does the Dalai Lama wear?
His Holiness wears the color of saffron. As a raw plant, saffron is maroon in color, so most of His Holiness' robes are maroon (typical of all Tibetan Buddhist monastics.) When saffron is used as a dye, the color comes out golden, and therefore some of the robes are also golden in color. So from a western perspective, His Holiness and all Tibetan Buddhist monastics wear primarily maroon with some golden cloth. There is also blue piping around the edges of the tongak (vest.) The story of the blue piping is interesting.
How do you find out how many children a person has?
just look at the outside of the house, if they do they're will be at least one toy.
Is the Dalai Lama the Head of Buddhism?
No. The Dalai Lama is the head of the Tibetan Government in Exile. He is not even the head of any of the 4 schools of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya, Gelug, Nyingma, and Kagyu). In fact, the 14th Dalai Lama's political role in Buddhism has cause many problems within Buddhism. He has caused huge divisions in both the Kagyu and Gelug traditions. Search 'Dorje Shugden Controversy' and 'Karmapa Controversy' on Google or click on the related links below to learn more about problems in Tibetan Buddhism created by the 14th Dalai Lama.
Why is the dalai lama in exile?
The Dalai Lama escaped persecution when China invaded his country, annexing it permanently. His followers begged him to go into exile in a safe country.
What has the Dalai Lama said of the recorded date due to the millennium?
The Practice: Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering we all want the same things (to be happy and to be loved) and we are all connected to one another. Spend 5 minutes -- breathing in, cherishing yourself; and, breathing out, cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc.), as well as the "important" people in your life; cherish the people you love and the people you dislike. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and helpful. The practice of cherishing can be taken very deep if done wordlessly, allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that already exists in your heart. Will you commit to creating Peace in yourself and thereby "On Earth" by spending 10 minutes a day with this simple meditation? Peace on Earth Good Will To All... Not a season, It's a daily practice.
What was the world's response to the genocide in Tibet?
Acc to UN, Basic world media, there is no established GENOCIDE in Tibet (at least with number of deaths). No comparison with Rwanda, Armenia, Bangladesh or even Darfur. Yes, displacement and forced migration is there, including Dalai Lama fled to India.
Whats the Current Dalai Lamas name?
The current Dalai Lama is His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, born Lhamo Dhondrub on July 6, 1935 and enthroned on February 22, 1940.
What does dalai lama believe in?
The Dalai Lama is the present leader of of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism.
It includes aspects of:
- Foundational Vehicle
- Mahayana
- Vajrayana.
Where is the dalai lama and why?
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is currently seeking refuge in India since escaping the Chinese occupation of Tibet. He lives among other Tibetan refugees in a town called Dharamsala.
Why was the Dalai Lama's Noble Peace Prize meaningful to the world?
It increased awareness of China's oppression in Tibet.
Why is the Dalai Lama living in India?
The Dalai lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet since it was invaded by the Chinese it was no longer safe for him to live there and still practice his religion. He now travels the world trying to secure freedom for his country.
How is the Dalai Lama addressed?
Westerners refer to him in introductions as "Your Holiness".
This has some problems in translation as the absence of a deity in Buddhism implies that nothing is "Holy".
Tibetans refer to him in the third person as a representative attribute such as Gyalwa Rinpoche, meaning "Precious Victor", or Yishin Norbu, meaning "Wish-fulfilling Jewel." This is similar to the Japanese reference to the emperor during the Shogunate as the Mikado (the door to the Emperor's chamber)
What is the real name of Dalia Lama?
Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso (born Llhamo Döndrub (Tibetan: ལ; Wylie: Lha-mo Don-'grub) 6 July 1935 in Qinghai[1]), is the 14th and current Dalai Lama.[
He does not have a middle name. Before being named Dalai Lama, he only had a first and last name. His new name is very long and is actually a title meaning "Holy Lord, Gentle Glory, Compassionate, Defender of the Faith, Ocean of Wisdom"
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.
Why did the government kick dalai lama out of his country?
When Tibet was invaded by China, the Dalai Lama went into exile because he--being the leader of Tibet--was viewed as a threat to Chinese authority. He felt he could better help his country if he was free.
How do you pronounce Dalai Lama?
doll (Calvin's friend Susie has a doll)
lie (I think I'll lie down for a nap.)
la (do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do)
ma (rhymes with la)
duh-ly-lah-mah
or, more correctly/scientifically/liguistically/grammatically/i-really-don't-know :),
dӘ-lahy-lä-mӘ
Why did the Dalai Lama get his name?
Back when Tibet came under the rules of the Mongolian Khans, Tibetan Buddhism was the state religion and the Mongolian emperor appointed his favorite (personal) lama as the political leader of Tibet. Until recently, the position held both spiritual and political power.
After the death of a high lama, a search is often conducted to find the reincarnation. As the current Dalai Lama has described, this process is challenging and often political in nature. He has initiated changes to reduce the politicization of the process. The current Dalai Lama is was born as Lhamo Thöndup, but his name was changed upon being recognized as the Dalai Lama. The current Dalai Lama, now commonly known as Tenzin Gyatso, initiated a democratically elected parliament for the Tibetan government in exile and recently separated the political from the spiritual leadership. Today a democratically elected "prime minister" heads the Tibetan Government in Exile. In the future, it is expected that the Dalai Lamas will continue as spiritual leaders of the Tibetan Buddhists.
The Dalai Lama is acknowledged to be a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and also an emanation of the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteśvara (known as Chenrezig in Tibetan.)
Answer:
Each Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama.
After the death of the Dalai Lama a search is conducted by High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition. They use visions, signs, dreams and tradition to guide their search. Once candidates are found they are tested. The successful candidate and his family are taken and trained in Buddhist traditions and knowledge.
Answer: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 are some differences between the Dalai lama and Gandhi?
Aside from the fact that both are well known Buddhists there is little similarity. The following staements abont the Dalai Lama cound be finished with "... this doe not apply to Thich Nhat Hanh."
The Dalai Lama:
- is Tibetan
- is the head of a government in exile.
- has won a Nobel Prize
- is an honorary citizen of Canada
- did not start his own sect
- practices Tibetan Buddhism
- is the head of state in exile of Tibet
- is viewed as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion
- is leader of the leader of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism
- lives in India
Where does the exiled tibetan government dalai lama live?
The Dalai Lama resided in Tibet before exiling to India in 1959 due to Chinese invasion of Tibet.
Why did the 14th dalai lama win the Nobel Peace Prize?
There are no contests to win, but Nobel prices are given on the selection of the committee in different fields
