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- noun An
honorific ortitle used to refer to a high-rankingreligious leader.
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American presidents and the American people have been inspired by His Holiness, who describes himself as a simple monk, no more, no less.
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American presidents and the American people have been inspired by His Holiness, who describes himself as a simple monk, no more, no less.
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Right after the public talk, His Holiness met briefly with former US Congressman Benjamin Gilman and his family and then returned to the hotel.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Florida - 24 February 2010 2010
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Right after the public talk, His Holiness met briefly with former US Congressman Benjamin Gilman and his family and then returned to the hotel.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Florida - 24 February 2010 2010
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I imagine it'll be a mob scene of devotees packed into the huge convention center, with a translator interpreting his words, His Holiness projected onto a giant screen.
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Instead, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama started where he was.
Dr. Cara Barker: What Jesus And The Dalai Lama Would Say To Tiger Woods And Mike Huckabee 2009
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He's a figure generally regarded as a voice who reflects the rules of the Almighty here on Earth and His Holiness sees this as a crime against God and Nature.
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'(Reuterz - Vatican City) L\'Osservatore Romano has confirmed that His Holiness did indeed receive a new PowerChair this Christmas, just like Pope John Paul II had in prior years.
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L'Osservatore Romano has confirmed that His Holiness did indeed receive a new PowerChair this Christmas, just like Pope John Paul II had in prior years.
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"Each time His Holiness enters the auditorium stage at the start of the public talk and teachings and upon leaving, the people have been giving His Holiness standing ovation apparently as a mark of their show of respect and appreciation for his presence and wisdom shared", said Mr. Tsering Tashi, who is also accompanying His Holiness during the Nottingham leg of the visit programme.
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