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The Grammy Awards are given to artists associated with the music industry. However, at the 68th Grammy Awards, one award was also won by the 14th Dalai Lama. This is his first Grammy Award. The Dalai Lama received the Grammy Award for his album ‘Spoken Word Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’. He was given this award in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category.

Why is this Grammy Award special?
This is the Dalai Lama's first Grammy Award. He joins the list of first-time award winners alongside K-pop artists and director Steven Spielberg. The Grammy Awards are usually given to the most prominent figures in the music industry. The Grammy Awards are organized annually by the Recording Academy.

What makes the Dalai Lama's ‘Spoken Word’ album special?
The audio album for which the Dalai Lama received the Grammy Award conveys a message of peace to people around the world. The album ‘Meditation: Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’ is a collection of the Tibetan Buddhist leader's thoughts. It shares ideas on compassion and cultivating inner peace. This album shows the path to overcoming suffering. It includes music, meditation, and spiritual thoughts. The Dalai Lama's audio album aims to promote harmony and happiness worldwide.

Many Hollywood celebrities are influenced by the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935, in a village in Tibet. He has been living in India for many years, away from Tibet. He resides in Dharamshala, India. The Dalai Lama's teachings and ideas are valued not only in India but all over the world. Many Hollywood celebrities are also influenced by his ideas. Famous Hollywood actor Richard Gere is one of his disciples. He often participates in events related to the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala.

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