Dalai Lama Birthday: Know all about him

The current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who was born on July 6, 1935

He became the 14th Dalai Lama in 1940 at the age of 5 

He has received numerous awards and honors for his efforts in promoting non-violence and interfaith dialogue

The Dalai Lama’s teachings and writings cover a wide range of topics, including ethics and  mindfulness

In 1959, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet following a failed uprising against Chinese rule and sought refuge in India

He established the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India