The Simple Buddhist Monk

This is how the Dalai Lama, who lays claim as the spiritual and state leader of Tibet, describes his life. True to his words, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, resides in a small cottage in Dharamsala in Northern Himalayas from wherein he pursues his meditation, follows his administrative duties, accords private audiences and conducts religious ceremonies and preachings.

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