FIU The Dalai Lama Understanding Buddhism discussion

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What is a lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition?What is the Dalai Lama’s religious significance to followers of Tibetan Buddhism? Who is Gyaltsen Norbu and why is he at the center of a major controversy? Describe the debate surrounding Gyaltsen Norbu and his relation to Tibetan Buddhism and Chinese politics. Make sure to include both sides of the debate. Where do you stand? Defend your position.

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THE DALAI LAMA

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The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama is the official head monk of the Tibetan Buddhists and the Tibet
government's traditional leader found in the Himalayas. According to Tibetan Buddhists, the
Dalai Lama is an earthly incarnation of Chenrezig or Avalokiteshvara, the patron saint of Tibetan
people and the bodhisattva of love and compassion. The Tibetan Buddhists believe that the Dalai
Lamas come from a lineage that dat...


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