The current & 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, celebrates his 71st birthday today.
The fifth of sixteen children of a farming family, Tenzin was born on July 6th 1935.
Not only is he the most influential spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama traditionally claims to be Tibet's Head of State and most important political ruler.
A charismatic figure and noted public speaker, Tenzin Gyatso is the first Dalai Lama to travel to the West, where he has helped to spread Buddhism, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
Some of his famous quotes are: ...
"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
"All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... The important thing is they should be part of our daily lives."
"The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. Rather, we must criticise ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life."
Happy Birthday Dalai Lama
I really respect the Dalai Lama, he is a very respectful and influential man who brought about great change in the world. I hope everyone likes him too...... ;)
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....;)
i've never heard of him.
no idea who dis guy is but...kol sana winta tayib :D wooo...
Free Tibet. Not that I really care but what the hell. However I admire that guy, Happy birthday.
He's an amazing man and everybody admires him for his courage and call for peace worldwide.
Happy Birthday to a true enlightened UNIVERSAL soul!!!
For peeps who never heard of Dalai Lama,..do look him up, you're missing a real treat!!
Ys yes YES on the troooth in these quotes!! Hooray for WALEG to post this cool blog bringing trooth about peeps together!! This is the BEST!! Love you!!
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
"All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... The important thing is they should be part of our daily lives."
July 06, 2006
Happy 71st Birthday to our current & 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.
I feel very fortunate and peaceful to share the same Birthdate as you (just a few years younger) !!!
Happy birthday,
You are the hope of tibet and tibetan people. FREE TIBET. Long live His holiness the 14th DALAI LAMA. and FREE TIBET once again.