Tenzin Gyatso

Also known as Lhamo Dondrub, Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, Dalai Lama, Tendzin Gyatso, Lhamo Dhondup, Lhamo Tönzhub, Gyalwa Rinpoche

14th Dalai Lama

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Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism who has served in this role since 1935. He is a globally recognized figure known for his advocacy of peace, human rights, and religious freedom, making him an influential voice in international discussions about ethics and compassion.

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Taktser, Amdo, Tibet

Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness, is the 14th Dalai Lama, the former head of state and spiritual leader of the people of Tibet. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Known for

Dalai Lama - Ocean of Wisdom — Himself2026
The Dalai Lama's Gift — Self2025
Battle for Tibet — Self2025
Dalai Lama - The Fateful Years of a Chosen One — Self2025
Wisdom of Happiness — Self2024
The Secret of Death — Self2024
King Charles III: The New Monarchy — Self (archive footage)2023
Tukdam: The Point Of Death2023
Mission: Joy - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times — Self2022
Never Forget Tibet — Self2022

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Nobel Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize1989
“for advocating peaceful solutions based upon tolerance and mutual respect in order to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of his people”

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Republic of China
Place of birth: Taktser
Sibling: Ngari Rinpoché
Occupation: politician
Educated at: Drepung Monastery
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: Rimé movement
Movement: pacifism
Official website: de.dalailama.com
Image: The Dalai Lama in 2012.jpg
Residence: Norbulingka
Religious order: Gelug

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date of birth: 1935-07-06
ethnic group: Tibetan people
birth name: ལྷ་མོ་དོན་འགྲུབ།
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writing language: English language
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The 14th Dalai Lama (born Lhamo Thondup; 6 July 1935; full spiritual name: Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, shortened as Tenzin Gyatso) is the incumbent Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism. He served as the resident spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet before 1959, and subsequently led the Tibetan government in exile represented by the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, India.

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