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Are there other Lamas in the Buddhist religion other than the Dalai Lama?
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Are the dalai lamas related to each other?
No. They are reincarnations of eachother. Despite their names(Gyatso). Gyatso has been the name of the Dalai Lamas since Gedun Gyatso, the 2nd Dalai Lama It is their religious names, however. They are born with different names entirely.
Do lamas live in the deserts?
Historically, lamas live in a lamasery; they are the Buddhist monks of Tibet. However, after the Chinese invasion of Tibet the Dalai Lama took refuge in India, and now travels the world.On the other hand, llamas live mostly in the Andes mountains in South America. They are a high altitude version of a camel.
What did dalai lama teach?
HH the Dalai Lama is a teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, his students come from the Tibetan community, all other Buddhist traditions and millions of other people worldwide.
Where is the Buddha's philosophy practiced today?
Buddhism is a world wide religion. As a consequence it is practiced everywhere. Even cultures which profess other religions (American:Christianity) have incorporated Buddhist thought into their daily lives (belief in reincarnation, meditation, knowledge of the Dalai Lama, use of Buddhist quotations, use of Buddhist images, etc.)
What are lamas used for?
One L lamas are a type of Buddhist priest and are used as the teachers, scholars and functionaries of Buddhist organization. Their job is parallel to that of monks, priests and deacons in Christian churches. Two L llamas are a camel like animal found in the Andes used as source of food, wool and as a beast of burden.
Where did the dalai lama go to school?
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, did not attend a formal school in the traditional sense. He was identified as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama at a young age and received his education in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, focusing on Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and other spiritual teachings.
How do Buddhists feel about civil partnerships?
HH the Dalai Lama made it very clear that he has no issue with homosexuality and civil partnerships. Unlike other religion the buddhist outlook is that you both love each other and follow the correct precepts of life.
Who chooses the next Dalai Lama and what is the monk called?
Choosing a Dalai Lama After the death of a Dalai Lama it has traditionally been the responsibility of the High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition and the Tibetan government to find his reincarnation. The High Lamas search for a boy who was born around the same time as the death of the Dalai Lama. It can take around two or three years to identify the Dalai Lama, and for the current, 14th Dalai Lama, it was four years before he was found. There are several ways in which the High Lamas might find out the location of where the next reincarnation will be found. * Dream - One of the High Lamas may dream about some mark or location that will identify the boy. * Smoke - If the previous Dalai Lama was cremated, High Lamas will watch the direction of the smoke and search accordingly. * Oracle Lake - High Lamas go to a holy lake, called Lhamo Lhatso, in central Tibet and watch for a sign from the lake itself. This may be either a vision or some indication of the direction in which to search.The home and village of Tenzin Gyatso, was identified in a vision from this lake. Once the High Lamas have located the home and the boy, they present a number of artefacts which they have brought with them in preparation, to the child. Amongst these artefacts are a number of items that belonged to the deceased Dalai Lama. If the boy chooses the items which belonged to the previous Dalai Lama, this is seen as a sign, in conjunction with all of the other indications, that the boy is a reincarnation. This procedure however, as Tenzin Gyatso has said himself, is not set in stone and if two thirds of the Tibetan people wish to change the method of identifying the next reincarnation, this would be just as valid. The search for the Dalai Lama has usually been limited to Tibet, although the third tulku was born in Mongolia. However, as Tibet has been taken by the Chinese government, Tenzin Gyatso says that if he is reborn it will not be in a country run by the People's Republic of China, or any other country which is not free.
What religion does a Buddhist monk practice?
lamas
Why did the Dalai Lama get his name?
Back when Tibet came under the rules of the Mongolian Khans, Tibetan Buddhism was the state religion and the Mongolian emperor appointed his favorite (personal) lama as the political leader of Tibet. Until recently, the position held both spiritual and political power.After the death of a high lama, a search is often conducted to find the reincarnation. As the current Dalai Lama has described, this process is challenging and often political in nature. He has initiated changes to reduce the politicization of the process. The current Dalai Lama is was born as Lhamo Thöndup, but his name was changed upon being recognized as the Dalai Lama. The current Dalai Lama, now commonly known as Tenzin Gyatso, initiated a democratically elected parliament for the Tibetan government in exile and recently separated the political from the spiritual leadership. Today a democratically elected "prime minister" heads the Tibetan Government in Exile. In the future, it is expected that the Dalai Lamas will continue as spiritual leaders of the Tibetan Buddhists.The Dalai Lama is acknowledged to be a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and also an emanation of the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteśvara (known as Chenrezig in Tibetan.)Answer:Each Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama.After the death of the Dalai Lama a search is conducted by High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition. They use visions, signs, dreams and tradition to guide their search. Once candidates are found they are tested. The successful candidate and his family are taken and trained in Buddhist traditions and knowledge.Answer:The Dalai Lama is not chosen to become what he is, (Like Popeye) he is what he is and has been that for fourteen reincarnations. The position is not an elected or appointed office. In Buddhism an enlightened person can refuse to enter Nirvana, choosing instead to return to the cycle of death and rebirth to help others become enlightened. The current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and ultimately the reincarnation or a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteśvara.After the death of the existing Dalai Lama the problem is to find where the reincarnation has occurred. This is usually expected to be in Tibet.The search is the responsibility of the High Lamas of the Gelugpa Tradition and the government of Tibet. It can take around two or three years (or more) to identify the new incarnation of the Dalai Lama.The High Lamas conduct several rituals to increase the odds of finding the reincarnation quickly. They look for omens and seek hintsin their dreams. They also devise tests for candidates they feel may be the reincarnation. Familiarity with the possessions of the previous Dalai Lama is considered the main sign of the reincarnation.Having been found, the child is brought to Lhasa (or a similar location) for training in Buddhist thought and knowledge The current Dalai Lama is was born Tenzin Gyasto
What does dalai lama believe in?
The Dalai Lama is the present leader of of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism.It includes aspects of:Foundational VehicleMahayanaVajrayana.
What are the titles of current day religious leaders of Buddhism?
One known Buddhist religious leader is Ashin Wirathu. Also, two other Buddhist religious leaders include Monshu and the Dalai Lama.
