Lobsang Tenzin
Tibetan religious leader and lama
Born
November 5th, 1939
85 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Tibet
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Born in 1939, a prominent Tibetan religious figure served as the 14th Dalai Lama's recognized reincarnation. Ascended to spiritual leadership in Tibet, promoting Tibetan Buddhism and advocating for peaceful resolutions to the Tibetan independence issue. Fleeing to India in 1959, led the Tibetan community in exile, establishing the Central Tibetan Administration. Worked towards preserving Tibetan culture and education, founding monasteries and schools in India. Engaged in international dialogue on human rights and cultural preservation.
Served as a spiritual leader in exile
Advocated for Tibetan cultural preservation
Established the Central Tibetan Administration
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