![]() ![]() ![]() It was a peaceful kingdom until the invasion by Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in 1950.Ĭhina invaded because it wanted complete control of autonomous Tibet to strengthen its western flank, among other reasons to do with minerals and water. In addition to his international popularity, for Tibetans, the Dalai Lama has always been the “Most Precious One.” His undisputed, divine status as Tibet’s former religious and temporal ruler dates back along 13 Dalai Lamas and several centuries. Winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, the Dalai Lama has over 19 million Twitter followers. The 87-year-old spiritual leader of the Tibetan people has featured on Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful and influential people, and in 2014 hewas one of Fortune’s top ten world’s greatest leaders. His widely covered visits to countries like Canada, the USA, Australia and to Europe demonstrate his enduring appeal. ![]() The 14th Dalai Lama is respected and revered by millions the world over. ![]()
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