The Dalai Lama title was created by Altan Khan in 1587. According to Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama is believed by adherents to be able to choose the body into which he is reincarnated. That person,
14th Dalai Lama in 2012
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The Dalai Lama is the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. The term is part of the full title "Holiness Knowing Everything Vajradhara Dalai Lama" given by Altan Khan. He offered it in appreciation to t
Succession of the 14th Dalai Lama
…The Dalai Lama title was created by Altan Khan in 1587. According to Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama is believed by adherents to be able to choose the body into which he is reincarnated. That person, when found, will then become the next Dalai Lama…
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'Greater Tibet' as claimed by exiled groups
Throne awaiting Dalai Lama's return. Summer residence of 14th Dalai Lama, Nechung, Tibet.