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Recalling 10 inspiring quotes of Dalai Lama on his 84th birthday

The 14th Dalai Lama was born in Taktser, Amdo, Tibet. He was selected as the tulku of the 13th Dalai Lama in 1937 and formally recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama in a public declaration near the town of Bumchen in 1939.
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, turns 82 year old today. On his birthday let us recall some of his best quotes. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, turns 82 year old today. On his birthday let us recall some of his best quotes. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
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The actual name of the 14th Dalai Lama is Lhamo Thondup. His name was changed to Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso when he was declared as the 14th Dalai Lama. Later the name was shortened to Tenzin Gyatso for ease. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The actual name of the 14th Dalai Lama is Lhamo Thondup. His name was changed to Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso when he was declared as the 14th Dalai Lama. Later the name was shortened to Tenzin Gyatso for ease. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
Tenzin Gyatso born in July 6, 1935, is from Taktser village, Amdo, Tibet. He was enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama in Lhasa on February 22, 1940. He was only a 15-year-old then.(Graphics | Vijesh C K)
Tenzin Gyatso born in July 6, 1935, is from Taktser village, Amdo, Tibet. He was enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama in Lhasa on February 22, 1940. He was only a 15-year-old then.(Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The Dalai Lama currently lives in Dharamshala, India as a refugee. He fled from Tibet during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The Dalai Lama currently lives in Dharamshala, India as a refugee. He fled from Tibet during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The Dalai Lama is popular for being an advocate of peace, and for having a keen sense of humour. He has traveled around the globe and spoken about the welfare of Tibetans, women's rights, non-violence, Buddhism, sexuality and various other topics. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The Dalai Lama is popular for being an advocate of peace, and for having a keen sense of humour. He has traveled around the globe and spoken about the welfare of Tibetans, women's rights, non-violence, Buddhism, sexuality and various other topics. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
At the age of 23, the Dalai Lama got the highest level Geshe degree, which is almost equivalent to a doctorate in Buddhist philosophy. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
At the age of 23, the Dalai Lama got the highest level Geshe degree, which is almost equivalent to a doctorate in Buddhist philosophy. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
On Twitter, he is followed by 13.6 million people. In the United States, many biopics have been made on the Dalai Lama. Famous among them are Kundun and Seven Years in Tibet. He has been featured in many non-fiction films too. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
On Twitter, he is followed by 13.6 million people. In the United States, many biopics have been made on the Dalai Lama. Famous among them are Kundun and Seven Years in Tibet. He has been featured in many non-fiction films too. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
Apart from being an excellent speaker, the Dalai Lama is also a writer. A few of his famous books are The Art of Happiness, Freedom in Exile and An Open Heart. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
Apart from being an excellent speaker, the Dalai Lama is also a writer. A few of his famous books are The Art of Happiness, Freedom in Exile and An Open Heart. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The 14th Dalai Lama at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2009 said, 'I call myself as a feminist. Isn't that what you call someone who fights for women's rights?' (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The 14th Dalai Lama at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2009 said, 'I call myself as a feminist. Isn't that what you call someone who fights for women's rights?' (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The Dalai Lama is one of the most liked public figures in the world. In May 2013 in a Harris Poll that measures public opinion in the US, he got 78% of the votes, leaving behind other world leaders. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
The Dalai Lama is one of the most liked public figures in the world. In May 2013 in a Harris Poll that measures public opinion in the US, he got 78% of the votes, leaving behind other world leaders. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
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