Tenzin Gyatso Biography

Tenzin Gyatso, later recognised as the fourteenth Dalai Lama, is born.

Tenzin Gyatso is enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama at the Potala Palace.

Tenzin Gyatso assumes full political authority earlier than planned during the Chamdo crisis.

The Tibetan administration in exile relocates from Mussoorie to Dharamsala.

Tenzin Gyatso receives the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating nonviolent solutions.

The Dalai Lama urges Tibetans to protest peacefully and avoid violence.

Tenzin Gyatso reiterates his demand for genuine autonomy rather than Tibetan independence.

The exile administration marks the uprising anniversary while reporting renewed protests in Tibet.

The Dalai Lama urges Tibetans not to target Han Chinese or Hui civilians.

The Dalai Lama condemns violence in Lhasa while calling for an investigation.

The Dalai Lama's administration reports demonstrations in Tibetan areas of Gansu.

The exile leadership welcomes peaceful solidarity actions by Tibetan students in Beijing.

The exile administration reports casualties and arrests following clashes in Ngaba.

The Dalai Lama denies Chinese allegations that he organised the unrest.

Tenzin Gyatso calls for an independent international investigation into the unrest.

The Dalai Lama supports Beijing hosting the Olympics while opposing repression in Tibet.

The Dalai Lama endorses renewed contact between his envoys and Chinese officials.

The Dalai Lama formally transfers his political responsibilities to elected Tibetan leadership.