Happy Birthday, Tenzin Gyatso :)

70 years ago, on July 6th 1935, Lhamo Dhondrub was born in Tibet. A few years later, he got the job as the 14. Dalai Lama and changed his name to Tenzin Gyatso. the rest is history...

have you ever seen him laugh? his chuckle is heartwarming.

I remember seeing his pic for the first time. I was about 12 or 13 and started getting interested in buddhism. he was a young boy of 4 years when he was established as the new Dalai Lama and I thought how much pressure must lay on his shoulders. he studied and learned for years and years (probably still does) and had to leave Tibet as a young man after the chinese forced him out. he couldn't go home since then.

and he still has the ability to laugh.

many happy years, Dalai Lama, have a very happy birthday. the best wishes, health and peace for you, may you stay around for a long time and may you find a way back home for you and your people. please continue to be an icon and a leader to all of us who need your guidance and example in finding an inner peace and calm. the world wouldn't be the same without you.

tashi delek