Find a very brief biography of Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader and the author of "The Art of Happiness."

Background on the fascinating journey of Lhamo Thondup, singled out for his spiritual destiny by "his prominent ears and 'tiger striped' markings on his legs."

Robert Thurman chats with the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism about America, China and the modern world.

Profile of this Tibetan position of spiritual leader describes its development, from the first Dalai Lama of 1578 to the present.