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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>

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>

In May of 1995, the Dalai Lama recognized six year old [[Gedhun Choekyi Nyima]] as the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama. Days later, the boy and his family were taken into custody by the Chinese government.  In November, the government nominated their 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. Days later, the boy and his family were taken into custody by the Chinese government.  In November, the government nominated their 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>