Question

Why is there a Dalai Lama?

Answer 1

The Dalai Lama is the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959. Before 1959, his official residence was Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. ... The institution of the Dalai Lama is a relatively recent one.

Answer 2

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Dalai Lama is a Buddhist monk and representative of Buddhism in modern period....

He had to take the shelther in India due to disturbance in Tibet..

As in 1962 China attacked on Tibet , their area of worship also undertaken by them so they needed to a safer place...

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