Exiled Leader

This is the amazing story of a boy called Lhamo Thondup who became the spiritual and political leader of Tibet, whom they call the Dalai Lama.

The Dalai Lama EscapesYou will learn about the country of Tibet and why the Dalai Lama had to escape in a hurry.

I hope you will be able to:

Describe some features of the country of Tibet.

Explain why the Dalai Lama was leaving the country in a hurry.

Describe the conditions of his escape.

State what gave him the courage and what would give you courage in a difficult situation.

Finding the Dalai Lama

You will learn how the young peasant boy Lhamo Thondup became the 14th Dalai Lama.

I hope you will be able to:

Explain what Tibetans believe about death and rebirth.

Tell how they knew where to look for the new Dalai Lama.

Explain how they knew they had found the right child.

State what you think about the truth of this strange event.

Growing up in the Potala PalaceYou will learn about what life was like for Lhamo growing up in the place.

I hope you will be able to:

Describe what life was like for him as a child.

Explain his experiences with animal.

State your opinion on the value of meditation.

Describe a sky burial and its meaning.

Express your opinion on the custom of sky burial

China invades Tibet

You will learn when and why China invaded Tibet and how it affected the lives of Tibetans.

I hope you will be able to:

Explain when and why China invaded.

Describe how life changed for the Tibetan people.

Express your opinion on religion and what is important in life

Human Rights You will learn about the

United Nation Declaration of Human Rights.

I hope you will be able to:

State what are some of your basic human rights.

Express how it would feel to have your basic rights removed.

Explain the principles of, and the work of Amnesty International.

The Dalai Lama receives the Nobel Peace Prize.

You will learn about what the Dalai Lama said in his Nobel Peace Prize Speech.

I hope you will be able to:

State the main points of his speech.

Explain what is meant when the Dalai Lama talks about having compassion.

Express your opinion about hating and forgiving others who have wronged you.

The wheel of the Dalai Lama’s LifeIn this lesson you will present the life story of the Dalai Lama in pictures, using the Tibetan Wheel of Life sheet provided.

I hope you will be able to:

Design a heading such as -‘The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet’

Identify six of the most interesting and important parts of his life story.

Draw and colour a picture for each of these six points.