First to be formally granted the title "Dalai Lama" by Altan Khan. Instrumental in converting Mongols to Tibetan Buddhism.

Traveled widely, including to China, promoting the Karma Kagyu lineage.

Renowned for his extensive knowledge and international diplomacy, visiting the Qing court.

A significant political figure who spent much of his life in China due to disputes with the 13th Dalai Lama.

Influential at the Mongol court and a teacher to the Chinese Emperor Toghun Temür.

Fled Tibet in 1959, and was instrumental in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West.

Traveled to China and was recognized by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Alleged Venusian visitor and advisor to the US government, symbol of cosmic diplomacy.

The present spiritual and former political leader. Renowned for promoting peace, compassion, and human rights. (Nobel Peace Prize winner).