Tibet

In one sense, the present Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso, shortened from Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso) has been that since his birth on 6 July 1935. However since the present Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of all previous Dalai Lama, he could be said to have been in that position since the First Dalai Lama, Gedun Drupa, who was was born in 1391

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 to find the child into which the previous Dalai Lama was reincarnated into. They use visions, signs, dreams and tradition to guide their search for the child. Candidate children are tested to see if their traits are similar to that of the previous Dalai Lama. The successful candidate is then declared the next Dali Lama and his family are taken and trained in Buddhist traditions and knowledge. An interesting film you can watch on the process is called "Unmistaken Child."

Tibetans chant "mantras". This is a series of words (sounds) that invoke an inner peace and focus. Most well known to Westerners is "Aum Mani Padme Hum" (roughly translated as "The jewel is in the lotus")

The Dalai Lama is his title. His full name is Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso. His given name at birth was Llhamo Döndrub.

Celibacy is requirement for Tibetan monks. The Dalai Lama is a Tibetan monk.

Tibetan Buddhism is Buddhism practiced in Tibet and the Himalayan region. There are many sects (Nyingma, Kagyü, Sakya and Gelu) each with their own leader and no overall leader. The current leader of the Gelug school, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism is the 14th Dalai Lama. He is perhaps the best known of these leaders.

He had to work hard and do what he was told.

Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso.

For many followers of Tibetan Buddhism the 'Great Fifth' Dalai Lama is seen as having had a very important role in all aspects of Tibetan life. The Great Fifth lived between 1617 to 1682 (CE) and is credited with unifying Tibet and building bridges with a number of states including China. He was the author of over 20 important volumes on a range of matters both spiritual and temporal. The Fifth Dalia Lama is still an inspirational figure today; his teachings are regarded by many as transcending any sectarian limitations.

A lot. The thing about Tibetan Buddhism, though, is that it is influenced quite a bit by the feudalistic society into which Buddhism was introduced. It was both a very hierarchical society, with an aristocracy which had a lot of money and power, and it was a very egalitarian society amongst the nomads who hadn't a lot of money or excess posessions. They were very interdependant, and so not as hierarchical. Enter Buddhism, with its message that some people were farther along the path toward enlightenment than others, but that all people, no matter how enlightened or un-enlightend were equally precious. The feudalistic structure of Tibetan society became reflected in the hierarchy of the Buddhist order, with some people being recognized as Rimpoches (like the Dalai Lama), others being recognized as Lamas and others as monks, nuns or lay people. But the reason that the Dalai Lama is venerated and given so much power is not that he's at the top of the "pecking order", but that he is thought to be enlightened. Of course, no society is purely driven by principle, and there are plenty of Tibetans who strive for power, and cement their power through machinations involving the Buddhist order. Ostensibly the Dalai Lama has all the power, but in reality, there are people who have and use a lot of power covertly.

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by giving peace to the world

He's from Tibet and that counts as China and he lives in India and in November 2009 he would have been to Japan, USA , Australia and New Zealand as he would probably visit other countries as well.

His father was Choekyong Tsering, later known as Gyayab Chenmo (1899-1947),

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual head of Buddhism in Tibet, which China regards as its western province. More importantly for this issue, the Dalai Lama has become a symbol of claims for Tibetan independence, which the Chinese government naturally resists. The Dalai Lama has recently said that he no longer wants independence for Tibet and merely wants to negotiate a level of autonomy for Tibet, within sovereign China. He has also said that he sees economic benefits for the Tibetan people being citizens of China. However, the Chinese government remains suspicious of his real intentions and refuses to negotiate with him.

I would sya 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.

I am sorry, but your question is to unspecific to answer. What should the Dalai Lama do about what? His potential reincarnation? His transfer of secular power? His teaching & travel schedule? (which is amazing considering his age).

The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist leader of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism.

Answer The Dalai Lama is a celibate monk and therefore has no children. The vows the Dalai Lama takes requires him to be celibate.But,some rumors say he has a son, living in America.

The monks of Tibet are called Tibetan monks in English. In Tibetan they may be called choden 'religious' or chodak 'Dharma spreader.'

Theft, larceny...

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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.

There have been many. Most world leaders, a majority of other religious leaders, and then there are the famous actors and actresses, like Richard Gere, etc.

The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama. He was born in 1935 and he is still alive.