Dalai Lama Signed Photo Framed and Matted
$1,495.00
Description
We are offering a beautiful 11″ x 14″ full color photo of the 14th
Dalai Lama, obtained from a rare in-person signing, signed by His
Holiness in black felt tip marker. The photograph is accompanied by
a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual
leader of Tibet. He was born in 1935 to a farming family. At the
very young age of two, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the
previous 13th Dalai Lama, but was not officially named as the next
Dalai Lama until age 15. At age 23, he was awarded the
highest-level geshe degree, comparable to a doctorate in Buddhist
philosophy.
The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of the Bodhisattva
of Compassion and the patron saint of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are
enlightened beings who have postponed their own nirvana in order to
serve humanity. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has traveled the
world, advocating for the welfare of Tibetans, teaching Tibetan
Buddhism and talking about the importance of compassion as the
source of a happy life. He has spoken about many topics, such as
the environment, economics, women’s rights, non-violence, interfaith
dialog, physics, astronomy, and reproductive health. His Holiness
the Dalai Lama won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and the U.S.
Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007 among many other recognitions.
Around the world, institutions face pressure from China not to
accept him. In 1950, His Holiness was called upon to assume full
political power after China’s invasion of Tibet in 1949. For the
next five years, he went to Beijing for peace talks with Chinese
leaders. However, in 1959, with the brutal suppression of the
Tibetan national uprising by Chinese troops, His Holiness was forced
to escape into exile and fled to India, where he established a
Tibetan government in exile. Although the Tibetan
government-in-exile has been largely democratic for decades, the
Dalai Lama still had the final say in every major political
decision.
This could be the most unique, rarest item you add to your collection – ever!
Due to the very unique nature of this item we must charge your credit card for the full amount immediately upon taking your order. This policy ensures we reserve the signed photo for you. We will confirm your order by Email. Please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery.