Washington, Beijing and New Delhi have their eyes set on Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, the headquarters of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, where the 14th Dalai Lama is taking part in celebrations to mark his 90th birthday.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists. He is considered the reincarnation of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion.
A Nobel Peace Prize recipient, the 14th Dalai Lama is a globally recognised figure revered for his relentless advocacy of world peace.
On his 90th birthday, more than the celebrations, talks of his successor or “reincarnation” has taken the global spotlight with India finding itself amidst the thick of things.
In this edition of ThePrint Quiz, let’s test your knowledge of the Dalai Lama.
(Quiz curated by Dedipya Agarwal)