His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso is a Buddhist monk and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet. At the age of two, the child, then named Lhamo
Dhondup, was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso.

The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and the patron saint of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are realized beings inspired by a wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings, who have
vowed to be reborn in the world to help humanity.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a man of peace. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression. He also became the first
Nobel Laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems.

His Holiness has visited more than 67 countries over 6 continents. He has gotten more than 150 awards, honorary doctorates, prizes, etc., in recognition of his message of peace, non- violence, inter-religious understanding, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books.
His Holiness has held discussions with leaders of various religions and took part in many events fostering inter-religious harmony and understanding.

Since the mid-1980s, His Holiness has engaged in a dialogue with modern scientists, mainly in the fields of psychology, neurobiology, quantum physics and cosmology. This has led to a historic collaboration between Buddhist monks and world-renowned scientists in trying to aid people achieve peace of mind. It has as well lead to the addition of modern science to the traditional curriculum of Tibetan monastic institutions re-established in exile..