Tenzin Gyatso
14th Dalai Lama and spiritual leader
Born
July 6th, 1935
90 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
India
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Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, has served as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism since 1940. In 1959, he fled to India following the Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule and has since advocated for the peaceful resolution of the Tibetan crisis. He has promoted the concepts of compassion, kindness, and non-violence through his teachings and writings. In 1989, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless efforts in promoting peaceful approaches to conflict resolution and human rights. Additionally, his dialogues on science and religion have furthered understanding across disciplines. His worldwide influence continues through his teachings and humanitarian efforts.
Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989
Promoted non-violence and human rights
Advocated for the autonomy of Tibet
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