Discussion – What is a lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition

Discussion

What is a lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition?What is the Dalai Lama’s religious significance to followers of Tibetan Buddhism? Who is Gyaltsen Norbu and why is he at the center of a major controversy? Describe the debate surrounding Gyaltsen Norbu and his relation to Tibetan Buddhism and Chinese politics. Make sure to include both sides of the debate. Where do you stand? Defend your position.