Multimedia Curated Teacher Resource on the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet in exile and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Includes discussion questions and learning outcomes.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists in exile. He fled from Tibet in 1959 during the Tibetan uprising. Tibetan Buddhists believe he is the 14th reincarnation of the original Dalai Lama, who was born in 1351. The current Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his efforts to bring about the peaceful liberation of Tibet from China. He is also a leader in environmental issues.
Stories About Why the Dalai Lama is a Hero
A former child soldier from Sierra Leone, Mohamed is now a human rights activist who is fighting for quality education for all regardless of national origin or gender.
Dalai Lama is the religious leader of Tibet and an emblem of Tibet's hopes for freedom.
ESL Students - Listen & Read Along: The Dalia Lama by Davis from San Francisco
2. The Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to furthering nonviolence and human rights. Who is your hero working towards human rights in a nonviolent way? Share his or her story with MY HERO.
Portrait of the Dalai Lama
Students analyze the portrait of the Dalai Lama by student Sajal Subodh. Pay close attention to the caption under the portrait. Consider creating a portrait of your hero with a caption of your own, and submit it to MY HERO.
As part of Peace Pals International's annual children's art competition, this 14-year-old contributed a rendering of the Dalai Lama.
Watch this film to learn more about how the monks from the Tibetan Drepung Loseling Monastery are promoting world peace through sacred performing art.
Monks from the Drepung Loseling create their elaborate sand mandala art and perform using traditional Tibetan instruments. (5:28 minutes)
After learning more about the Dalai Lama, students can evaluate who their own heroes are and encouraged to work on an action plan. Students will evaluate human rights issues and those working towards solutions.
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The Dalai Lama lesson plan was created by MY HERO Education Outreach Director Laura Nietzer. |
Teachers: Visit MY HERO for additional curated multimedia resources honoring the Dalai Lama:
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Organizer created on 6/18/2019 1:39:40 PM by Laura Nietzer
Last edited 6/28/2021 3:23:19 PM by Laura Nietzer
