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| The 14th Dalai Lama | |
The 14th Dalai Lama known as Tenzin Gyatso / Gyalwa Rinpoche to the Tibetan people, is the current Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibet, and a retired political leader of Tibet. Born on 6 July 1935, or in the Tibetan calendar, in the Wood-Pig Year, 5th month, 5th day, he is considered a living Bodhisattva; specifically, an emanation of Avalokitesvara. He is also the leader of the Gelug school, the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, and the US Congressional Gold Medal in 2006. Time magazine named the Dalai Lama one of the "Children of Mahatma Gandhi" and Gandhi's spiritual heir to nonviolence. |
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| Issued Country | Tibet |
| Issued Year | 1974 |
| Category | Maha Sangha |
| Type | Postage Stamps |