Portrait of a Dalai Lama

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Summary: The Dalai Lama of Tibet are unique. A succession of fourteen have been guiding the spiritual life of the Tibetan people for nearly six centuries, and for three hundred years have held secular power as well. Revered as the human embodiment of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, they choose, out of their great desire to benefit others, to reincarnate life after life as the Dalai Lama. Description: Sir Charles, having visited Gyangtse for many years, was finally permitted to visit Lhasa, where he renewed his long-standing friendship with the Dalai Lama. During this period many great festivals took place. He describes these and allows us to be privy to his thoughts concerning his relationshi with the Great Thirteenth.