From Gedun Drupa to Tenzin Gyatso: A look at all the 14 Dalai Lamas so far

As the 14th Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday, the world reflects on the lineage of his predecessors. From Gedun Drupa, a scholar, to Thupten Gyatso, a moderniser, each Dalai Lama shaped Tibet’s spiritual and political landscape. Their lives, marked by scholarship, leadership, and sometimes tragedy, form a sacred tradition.