This thangka depicts His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the foremost spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a universally respected voice of compassion and wisdom. He is revered as a living embodiment of Avalokiteśvara (Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, representing the continuous presence of enlightened concern for all beings.

The image emphasizes his role as a guide for cultivating compassion, nonviolence, and ethical responsibility. Through his teachings, he consistently highlights the importance of universal responsibility, inner peace, and harmony grounded in wisdom and empathy.

Beyond religious boundaries, his influence extends globally, shaping contemporary reflections on ethics, human values, interfaith understanding, and environmental awareness. This thangka serves as a contemplative support, reminding practitioners and viewers alike that genuine spiritual leadership arises from compassion united with insight, and that the path to peace begins with the transformation of the mind.