spiritual leader
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Tibet enjoys enormous global goodwill owing to its spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
After our visit to Adat Reyim, an inclusive, independent synagogue in Springfield, Virginia, I befriended its spiritual leader, Rabbi Bruce Aft.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama prayed as the leader of the elected goverment of Tibetans in exile was sworn in for a second term on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Newsom touted the effort in his 2024 salmon strategy, which featured a smiling photograph of Winnemem Wintu Chief and spiritual leader Caleen Sisk next to Chuck Bonham, then-director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
The Sardauna, after all, had not only been premier of the North, he had also been the spiritual leader for this man and so many Muslims like him.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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