Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso)

The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and the 14th person to hold this title. Born on July 6, 1935, in Tibet, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama at a young age. He advocates for peace, compassion, and human values, promoting dialogue and nonviolent solutions to conflict. After fleeing to India in 1959 due to the Chinese occupation of Tibet, he has lived there since, raising awareness about Tibetan culture and human rights. The Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his efforts in promoting peace and nonviolence.