The universally recognized 14th Dalai Lama fought for the freedom of Tibet during China's illegal occupation and thereafter. His non-violence and political participation in Tibet evoked recognition and respect from other countries of the world. The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso was born in East Tibet in 1934. He was called incarnation of his predecessor at the age of two, and he was worshiped in 1940. Traditionally, the role of the Dalai Lama is a spiritual master and leader of Tibet, creating symbols of safety and peace.
The Dalai Lama became particularly important during Tibetan Chinese invasion. The Dalai Lama was once a spiritual leader in this country, but when China 's invasion to the Dalai Lama was established as head of state. Sayādaw promotes nonviolence and passive resistance. He demanded the United States of America, India, and the United Nations to provide a degree of protection to the people of Tibet, but without any help, he must secure the security of his people. He challenged the Tibetans and asked them to pay close attention to the teachings of Ahimsa even in this difficult time.
Tibet is still a traditional pious country (Ganden Phodrang), the Dalai Lama is in the lead position until the Chinese Communist Party invaded in 1950. In 1959 the 14th Dalai Lama left the country. The Tibetan asylum community was founded in India, the center of which is in India. There are many Buddhist monasteries in Dharamsala today. The 14th Dalai Lama has become one of the most popular Buddhist leaders in the world today. During the Red Guard (1966 - 7), the Chinese Communist Party destroyed about 6,000 monasteries in Tibet and their arts and books, trying to eliminate Tibetan Buddhist culture. Since 1980, reprint of Tibetan classics and restoration of some arts, China's Tibetan Buddhism suppression has decreased and the situation has improved. In countries near Bhutan and Nepal, Vajrayana will continue to prosper and become a major religion.
Controversy over the level of Tibetan Buddhism, especially the 14th Dalai Lama 's Tianjin Gasso inheritance - Tibetan Buddhism main school - spiritual leader of the German school - they owned before escaping from China during the Tibetan uprising in 1959 Total political power Tibet is responsible for appointing the future successor of the Dalai Lama Tibetan level Panchenama is a controversy between the Chinese government and Tenzin Gyatso. The Chinese government claims that the present (11th) Panchenama entity is Gyancain Norbu, and in 1995 Dalai Lama, 14th, claimed Gedhun Choekyi Nyima.