The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a global symbol of peace, compassion, and wisdom. Born on July 6, 1935, as Tenzin Gyatso, he was recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama at age two. After China’s takeover of Tibet in 1959, he fled to India and has lived in exile since. He advocates non-violence, human rights, and religious harmony around the world. His teachings emphasize kindness, inner peace, and mindfulness. In 1989, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peaceful solutions to conflict. Millions respect him for his message of love and unity.