Global Icons: Dalai Lama

The video narrates the life of Lhamo Thondup, the 14th Dalai Lama, emphasizing empathy and compassion. Born in Tibet, he learned to love all living things from his family. Faced with a choice in a childhood conflict, he chose compassion, teaching others the same. His time in a monastery was challenging, but he shared warmth and friendship. As an adult, he traveled the world, helping the sick and poor, and promoting peace. His teachings on empathy and compassion inspired people globally, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize.

What did the young boy learn from his father's treatment of animals?

• To be indifferent to animals

• To avoid animals

• To treat animals with care and respect

• To fear animals

How did the boy respond to the children crying for their mothers at the monastery?

• He ignored them

• He offered them warmth and love

• He reported them to the teachers

• He joined them in crying

What was the boy's approach to dealing with the sick and poor during his travels?

• He avoided them

• He tended to the sick and gave to the poor

• He ignored their needs

• He criticized them

What did the man teach about empathy and compassion?

• They should be avoided

• They are irrelevant to success

• They are the sources of all happiness and success

• They are sources of weakness

Who did the boy grow up to become?

• A renowned artist

• The 14th Dalai Lama

• A political leader

• A famous scientist