The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and the head of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. He is also known as His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The Dalai Lama was born in Taktser, Amdo, Tibet, on July 6, 1935.

The Dalai Lama's name before he was enthroned was Lhamo Thondup.

The Dalai Lama was enthroned on February 22, 1950.

The Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 due to the Chinese invasion of Tibet, the Cultural Revolution, and the Tibetan uprising of 1959.

The Dalai Lama established the Tibetan Government-in-Exile in Dharamsala, India, in 1959.

The Dalai Lama's main teaching is compassion, non-violence, and interdependence.

The Dalai Lama has stated that he supports Tibetan autonomy within China, rather than full independence.

The Dalai Lama has never met with the Chinese government.

The Dalai Lama's current age is 87.

The Dalai Lama is Tibetan.

The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist.

The Dalai Lama has no political affiliation.

The Dalai Lama attended a traditional Tibetan monastery school.

The Dalai Lama's favorite food is momo, thukpa, and tsampa.