Dalai Lama Portrait on Spiral Notebook

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, revered worldwide for his teachings on peace, compassion, and non-violence. Born Tenzin Gyatso in 1935, he was recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama at a young age. In 1959, following the Chinese occupation of Tibet, he fled to India, where he established a government-in-exile. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, he advocates for the preservation of Tibetan culture and autonomy. His message of universal responsibility and kindness transcends religious and cultural boundaries.