Dalai Lama - Wikipedia will tell you more. He is NOT considered THE LIVING BUDDHA. He is considered an emanation/incarnation/manifestation of the Buddha of Compassion. read more
The Dalai Lama The rôle of the Dalai Lama Potala Palace, the Dalai Lama's residence until 1959 The Dalai Lama is the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959. Before 1959, his official residence was Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. read more