Dalai Lama Man of Many Faces: Exile, Spiritual Leader, Politician
The Dalai Lama jokes with his nasal spray after being asked his opinion on the swine flu during a press conference. Aug. 4, 2009.
The Dalai Lama makes headlines again.
This week, the South African government, which has close ties with China, said it may block the spiritual leader from entering the country.
It's another manifestation of the always rocky relationship between China and the Dalai Lama, who fled an abortive uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959.
Who is Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama?
Spiritual leader, political stalwart and Nobel Peace Prize winner, here are his many faces.
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