
Lhamo Thondup chose the previous Dalai Lama’s objects each time, and so he was identified as the 14th Dalai Lama.
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The search party returned weeks later with dignitaries and performed a series of formal tests, including showing the boy objects that had belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama amongst others which had not. The search team posed as pilgrims, and their leader, Kewtsang Rinpoche, disguised as a servant, interacted with the boy, who recognized him as a “lama from Sera.” The location of the home had been described in a vision from the Panchen Lama before his death. A search team had been sent out by the Tibetan government, and after following signs and visions, they were led to Lhamo Dhonup’s house. At the age of two, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso. He was one of sixteen children born into the family, nine of whom had died in infancy. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was born Lhamo Thondup on Jto a Tibetan farming family in Taktser, a peasant village in northeastern Tibet.

The life of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Early life

We here bring in his quotes which will inspire you and offer a different perspective towards life.Photo by Erik Törnerc. And why not, after all his words are worth listening to, ruminating about as well as putting them into practice. People camp near ticket counters for days to get tickets in a bid to just get a glimpse of this religious leader, such is his fan following. During sermons, Dalai Lama engages the people with his witty, humor-filled interactive mode of conversation. His multi-dimensional school of thought made the renowned technology giant "Apple", use the Lama"s image for their "Think Different" campaign. In my view, science and Buddhism share a search for the truth and for understanding reality." His words have generally made a deep impact on the masses irrespective of the degree of their inclination towards Buddhism. The monk was also quoted saying, "If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then the religion will have to change. He is known for being engaged in finding the effects of meditation on the brain and exploration of several such traditional human practices that can be related to science. The pontiff has a fascination for science too and in this context the Lama once said had he not been a religious leader, he would have probably become an engineer.

When he was two years old, the Tibetan monks identified him as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama and by the age of six he transformed into a monk. This religious leader was also felicitated with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. The man who is currently recognized as the "Dalai Lama" is the 14th recipient of this prestigious title and is also recognized by many as Tenzin Gyatso, another religious identity of his. The "Dalai Lama" is a title awarded by a Buddhist institution named "Gelug" or "Yellow Hut" to its students, who are usually monks.
