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The '''Dalai Lama''' is regarded by [[Tibet]]an [[Buddhists]] as one of a succession of [[incarnations]] of the [[Bodhisattva]] of compassion, Chenrezig ("the Seeing-Eye" Lord), who has long been considered to be the patron [[deity]] of Tibet.
 
The '''Dalai Lama''' is regarded by [[Tibet]]an [[Buddhists]] as one of a succession of [[incarnations]] of the [[Bodhisattva]] of compassion, Chenrezig ("the Seeing-Eye" Lord), who has long been considered to be the patron [[deity]] of Tibet.
  
The current Dalai Lama, [[Tenzin Gyatso]], is the fourteenth and is both the head of state of Tibet and the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.  He has lived in [[exile]] in [[Dharamsala]], [[India]], since 1959 due to the [[China|Chinese]] invasion of Tibet.  Dharamsala is the current location of the [[Tibetan Government in Exile]].
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The current Dalai Lama, [[Tenzin Gyatso]], is the fourteenth and is both the head of state of Tibet and the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.  He has lived in [[exile]] in [[Dharamsala]], [[India]], since 1959 due to the [[China|Chinese]] invasion of Tibet.  Dharamsala is the current location of the [http://www.tibet.com/DL/ Tibetan Government in Exile].
  
In 1989 he was awarded the [[Nobel Prize|Nobel Peace Prize]] for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet.  He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression. He also became the first [[Nobel Laureate]] to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems.<ref>http://www.dalailama.com/page.105.htm</ref>
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In 1989 he was awarded the [[Nobel Prize|Nobel Peace Prize]] for leading the non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet from [[China|Chinese]] [[communist]] oppression.  He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression. He also became the first [[Nobel Laureate]] to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems.<ref>http://www.dalailama.com/page.105.htm</ref>
  
 
In May of 1995, the Dalai Lama recognized six-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima as the reincarnation of the [[Panchen Lama]]. (Custom dictates that only the Dalai Lama can recognize the reincarnation of the next Panchen Lama, and vice versa.) Days later, the boy and his family were taken into custody by the Chinese government.  In November, the government nominated its own puppet Panchen Lama.  Despite appeals, the Chinese government has not allowed any outside contact with the kidnapped boy or his family.<ref>http://www.panchenlama.info/</ref>
 
In May of 1995, the Dalai Lama recognized six-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima as the reincarnation of the [[Panchen Lama]]. (Custom dictates that only the Dalai Lama can recognize the reincarnation of the next Panchen Lama, and vice versa.) Days later, the boy and his family were taken into custody by the Chinese government.  In November, the government nominated its own puppet Panchen Lama.  Despite appeals, the Chinese government has not allowed any outside contact with the kidnapped boy or his family.<ref>http://www.panchenlama.info/</ref>
  
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In a speech to Chinese students at the University of Minnesota on May 2011, he admitted that he considers himself a [[Marxist]], and even considered joining the [[Communist Party]] during his youth, although he stated that he was not a [[Leninist]].<ref>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304186404576389523194617398.html</ref>
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The Dalai Lama has said that [[same-sex marriage]] is "okay" and a "personal matter," and has condemned [[homophobia]].<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dalai-lama-says-gay-marriage-is-ok-9175947.html</ref>
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''"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."''
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[[File:Dalai Lama.jpg|Dalai Lama in Washington.]]
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==Dalai Lama on Abstinence==
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The Dalai Lama has proclaimed a firm position in favor of [[abstinence]], showing that the wisdom of abstaining until [[marriage]] is central to many religions around the world. He said, "Sexual pressure, sexual desire, actually I think is short period satisfaction and often, that leads to more complication."<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081128183857.lgjbvt92&show_article=1 Sex invariably spells trouble, says Dalai Lama] Nov 28, 2008.</ref>
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200105/07_newsroom_dalai/bios.shtml Thirteen Previous Dalai Lamas]
 
*[http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200105/07_newsroom_dalai/bios.shtml Thirteen Previous Dalai Lamas]
 
*[http://www.dalailama.com/ Official web page of the 14th Dalai Lama]
 
*[http://www.dalailama.com/ Official web page of the 14th Dalai Lama]
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*[http://www.writespirit.net/authors/dalai_lama/dalai_quotes_happiness Dalai Lama Quotes - Happiness]
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*[http://www.tibet.com/DL/biography.html The Dalai Lama's biography]
  
 
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Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama is regarded by Tibetan Buddhists as one of a succession of incarnations of the Bodhisattva of compassion, Chenrezig ("the Seeing-Eye" Lord), who has long been considered to be the patron deity of Tibet.

The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the fourteenth and is both the head of state of Tibet and the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. He has lived in exile in Dharamsala, India, since 1959 due to the Chinese invasion of Tibet. Dharamsala is the current location of the Tibetan Government in Exile.

In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for leading the non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet from Chinese communist oppression. He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression. He also became the first Nobel Laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems.[1]

In May of 1995, the Dalai Lama recognized six-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima as the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama. (Custom dictates that only the Dalai Lama can recognize the reincarnation of the next Panchen Lama, and vice versa.) Days later, the boy and his family were taken into custody by the Chinese government. In November, the government nominated its own puppet Panchen Lama. Despite appeals, the Chinese government has not allowed any outside contact with the kidnapped boy or his family.[2]

In a speech to Chinese students at the University of Minnesota on May 2011, he admitted that he considers himself a Marxist, and even considered joining the Communist Party during his youth, although he stated that he was not a Leninist.[3]

The Dalai Lama has said that same-sex marriage is "okay" and a "personal matter," and has condemned homophobia.[4]

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

Dalai Lama in Washington.

Dalai Lama on Abstinence

The Dalai Lama has proclaimed a firm position in favor of abstinence, showing that the wisdom of abstaining until marriage is central to many religions around the world. He said, "Sexual pressure, sexual desire, actually I think is short period satisfaction and often, that leads to more complication."[5]

External links

References

  1. http://www.dalailama.com/page.105.htm
  2. http://www.panchenlama.info/
  3. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304186404576389523194617398.html
  4. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dalai-lama-says-gay-marriage-is-ok-9175947.html
  5. Sex invariably spells trouble, says Dalai Lama Nov 28, 2008.