FAQ About Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama)

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4 days ago | beth

Why did the 14th Dalai Lama leave Tibet?

Tenzin Gyatso fled Tibet in 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese control. The situation in Tibet had become increasingly dangerous, and his escape was necessary to preserve his life and allow him to continue advocating for Tibetan autonomy from abroad.

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