Tenzin Gyatso
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Tenzin Gyatso
Summary
Tenzin Gyatso is a human[1]. His place of birth was Taktser[2]. He was born on July 6, 1935[3]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[4], Lama[5], politician[6], and cleric[7]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133,715 views/month, #2,223 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Taktser[2], Tenzin Gyatso…
- Tenzin Gyatso was born on July 6, 1935[3].
- Tenzin Gyatso's father was Choekyong Tsering[9].
- Tenzin Gyatso's mother was Diki Tsering[10].
- Tenzin Gyatso held citizenship in Tibet[11].
- Tenzin Gyatso is identified as part of the Monguor people ethnic group[12].
- Tenzin Gyatso is identified as part of the Tibetan people ethnic group[13].
- Tenzin Gyatso's professions included Buddhist monk[4].
- Tenzin Gyatso worked as a Lama[5].
- Tenzin Gyatso's professions included politician[6].
- Tenzin Gyatso worked as a cleric[7].
- Tenzin Gyatso held the position of Dalai Lama[14].
- Tenzin Gyatso held the position of National People's Congress deputy[15].
- Tenzin Gyatso was educated at University of Melbourne[16].
- Tenzin Gyatso was educated at University of British Columbia[17].
- Tenzin Gyatso was educated at Sera Monastery[18].
- Tenzin Gyatso was educated at Drepung Monastery[19].
- A notable work attributed to Tenzin Gyatso is Universal Responsibility and the Good Heart[20].
- Tenzin Gyatso received the Nobel Peace Prize[21].
- Tenzin Gyatso received the honorary Canadian citizenship[22].
- Tenzin Gyatso received the Ramon Magsaysay Award[23].
- Tenzin Gyatso received the Erik Bye's Memorial Prize[24].
- Tenzin Gyatso received the Templeton Prize[25].
- Tenzin Gyatso received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal[26].
- Tenzin Gyatso's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Tenzin Gyatso was born in Taktser[2]. He was born on July 6, 1935[3]. His father was Choekyong Tsering[9]. His mother was Diki Tsering[10]. Ethnic identities include Monguor people[12] and Tibetan people[13].
Education
Educated at University of Melbourne[16], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1853[30]; University of British Columbia[17], a public research university[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1908[33], headquartered in Vancouver[34]; Sera Monastery[18], a Tibetan Buddhist monastery[35], in People's Republic of China[36], founded in 1419[37]; and Drepung Monastery[19], a Buddhist temple[38], in People's Republic of China[39], founded in 1416[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk[4], Lama[5], politician[6], and cleric[7]. Positions held include Dalai Lama[14], a position[41], founded in 1300[42] and National People's Congress deputy[15], a position[43], in People's Republic of China[44].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Tenzin Gyatso is Universal Responsibility and the Good Heart[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[21], a peace award[45], in Norway[46]; honorary Canadian citizenship[22], an award[47], in Canada[48], founded in 1985[49]; Ramon Magsaysay Award[23], an award[50], in Philippines[51], founded in 1958[52]; Erik Bye's Memorial Prize[24], a cultural prize[53], in Norway[54], founded in 2005[55]; Templeton Prize[25], a religion-related award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1972[58]; and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal[26], an award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1982[61].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Tibetan Buddhism[27], a religious denomination[62] and Rimé movement[63], a social movement[64].
Why It Matters
Tenzin Gyatso ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133,715 views/month, #2,223 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Works attributed to him include The Art of Happiness[67], a written work[68]; Freedom in Exile[69], a written work[70]; The Universe in a Single Atom[71], a literary work[72]; The World of Tibetan Buddhism[73], a written work[74]; and Ancient Wisdom, Modern World[75], a written work[76].
FAQs
Where was Tenzin Gyatso born?
Born in Taktser[2], Tenzin Gyatso…
Who were Tenzin Gyatso's parents?
Tenzin Gyatso's father was Choekyong Tsering[9]. Tenzin Gyatso's mother was Diki Tsering[10].
What did Tenzin Gyatso do for work?
Tenzin Gyatso worked as Buddhist monk[4], Lama[5], politician[6], and cleric[7].
Where did Tenzin Gyatso go to school?
Tenzin Gyatso was educated at University of Melbourne[16], University of British Columbia[17], Sera Monastery[18], and Drepung Monastery[19].
What awards did Tenzin Gyatso receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[21], honorary Canadian citizenship[22], Ramon Magsaysay Award[23], and Erik Bye's Memorial Prize[24].