Question

Given below is some biographical information on the Dalai Lama. Use this information to write a short biographical sketch of the Tibetan spiritual leader (about 200 words). 20 Birth: Small village of Taktser Northeast Tibet in 1935. Parents: Humble peasants, main livelihood agriculture. Two sisters and 4 brothers Education: Informal Beliefs: Religious tenets of Buddhism, steadfast follower of non-violence Early life: Spiritual head of Tibetans; expelled in 1950 by the Chinese; took asylum in India; made Dharamshala his exiled- headquarters. Notable works: Numerous treatises on religion and spiritualism; most notable is his Memoir 'My Land and My People' in which he gives a personal account of life in Tibet 'and of the sad events which totally disrupted the Tibetan way of life. Presently in the news: Decision to give up his political career and the right to be the leader of Tibetans to usher in a democratic process.

Answer 1

The Dalai Lama is one of the most known and famous Tibetan spiritual leader worldwide.

He was born in the year 1935 in a small village of Taktser Northeast Tibet.

He has spread the knowledge and Religious tenets of Buddhism.

In the year 1950, he was expelled by China and then he took shelter in India.