Dalai Lama XIV

As the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso serves as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism and is a global advocate for human rights and environmentalism. He's known for his infectious laugh, his profound wisdom, and his uncanny ability to make people feel calm, even when discussing the intricacies of reincarnation. He’s basically the chillest person on the planet, which is quite an achievement for someone burdened with the spiritual leadership of millions.

Born Lhamo Thondup to a farming family in a small village, he was identified as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama at the tender age of two. This might sound like a lot for a toddler, but apparently, he aced the spiritual pop quiz. He was then whisked away to Lhasa, where he began a rigorous monastic education, probably involving less finger painting and more meditation than your average preschool.

Despite his widespread appeal and Nobel Peace Prize, he