About Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama)
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, was born on July 6, 1935, in Tibet and recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor at the age of two. He became the spiritual and political leader of Tibet and is known worldwide for his teachings on compassion, nonviolence, and the promotion of human values, particularly in the context of Tibetan culture and the struggle for autonomy from Chinese rule. In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to advocate for peaceful resolution to the Tibetan issue and for promoting global peace and harmony.
