Buddhist Lama (religious leader and teacher). After his selection as Dalai Lama during infancy, he became the ruler as well as the spiritual leader of Tibet. The Chinese invasion and annexation of his country led to his escape to India where he formed a government in exile and gradually emerged as one of the chief spiritual figures of the world.

Through his books, speeches, talks, and travel, he has taught and he also became a shining example of forgiveness, compassion, unselfishness, and humility.