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Tenzin Gyatso
Tenzin Gyatso, known to most as the 14th (and current) Dalai Lama, has gained worldwide recognition as a monk for his significant efforts to promote peace. Throughout his tenure as a Tibetan religious leader, he has interacted with many notable figures, including U.S. Presidents and Hollywood stars.
Given his impressive advocacies and wisdom, it is difficult to picture the Dalai Lama as a young child. Tenzin was born in 1935 to a family of farmers in Tibet. At the young age of 15, he ascended to the status of Holiness and has led Tibet ever since, although much of this time has been spent in exile in India.
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