When was 14th Dalai Lama born?

14th Dalai Lama was born on 6 July 1935 in Taktser.

What positions has 14th Dalai Lama held?

Positions held by 14th Dalai Lama include: Dalai Lama (since 22 February 1940); National People's Congress deputy.

Where did 14th Dalai Lama study?

14th Dalai Lama was educated at University of Melbourne, University of British Columbia, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery.

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14th Dalai Lama

चौधौं दलाई लामा

14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibetans

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The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism. He served as the resident spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet before 1959, and subsequently led the Tibetan government in exile represented by the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India.

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Born: 6 July 1935 wd
Place of birth: Taktser wd
Citizenship: Tibet wd
Occupation: Buddhist monk, Lama, politician, cleric wd
Education: University of Melbourne, University of British Columbia, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery wd
Official website: dalaiLama.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Dalai Lama (since 22 February 1940)
National People's Congress deputy

Awards wd

Nobel Peace Prize (1989)
honorary Canadian citizenship (2006)
Ramon Magsaysay Award (1959)
Erik Bye's Memorial Prize (2013)
Templeton Prize
Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal (1994)
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
James Parks Morton Interfaith Award
Peace Prize of Hesse (2005)
Congressional Gold Medal
Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize (1988)
honorary citizen of Warsaw (2015)
honorary citizen of Rome (2009)
honorary citizen of Budapest (2010)
Order of the White Lotus

Questions

When was 14th Dalai Lama born?: 14th Dalai Lama was born on 6 July 1935 in Taktser.
What positions has 14th Dalai Lama held?: Positions held by 14th Dalai Lama include: Dalai Lama (since 22 February 1940); National People's Congress deputy.
Where did 14th Dalai Lama study?: 14th Dalai Lama was educated at University of Melbourne, University of British Columbia, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery.

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Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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