Video How the Dalai Lama is Chosen

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Have you ever wondered how the Dalai Lama becomes the Dalai Lama? Well, wonder no more.
For starters, it should be noted that the Dalai Lama is not technically considered to be chosen; rather, he is found. But to understand how it works, you first have to learn the basics of Tibetan Buddhism and its belief in reincarnation.

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