30/12/2025
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a global symbol of compassion, peace, and wisdom. The current and 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born on July 6, 1935, in a small farming village in northeastern Tibet. He was recognized as the Dalai Lama at the age of two (1937) and formally enthroned at the age of four(In 1940).
He began his monastic education at a young age. In 1950, at just 15 years old, he assumed full political leadership of Tibet during a time of great turmoil. Following the Chinese takeover of Tibet, he went into exile in India in 1959, where he has lived ever since. There, he continued to lead the Tibetan people, advocating nonviolence and dialogue for Tibet’s freedom. He also established the Tibetan government-in-exile, built schools and monasteries across India, and worked tirelessly to preserve Tibetan language, culture, and religion for future generations.
Historically, the Dalai Lama has served as both the political and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. However, in March 2011, the current Dalai Lama relinquished his political authority to a democratically elected Tibetan government-in-exile, while retaining his role as the spiritual leader.
The Dalai Lama has dedicated his life to promoting universal compassion, inner peace, religious harmony, and human values beyond cultural or religious boundaries. In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to peaceful solutions and nonviolent resistance.
Today, the Dalai Lama is admired worldwide not only as a Buddhist teacher but also as a moral voice for humanity, reminding people that compassion, clarity, and responsibility are essential for a meaningful life.
