The 14th Dalai Lama’s real name is Lhamo Thondup which means "Wish Fulfilling Goddess." Lhamo Thondup was born in a cow shed on July 6, 1935 and is still alive. He is 63 years old. Before he was born his father, Cheokyo Tsering, was very sick. But when Lhamo Thondup was born he became well. His father was so happy he decided to make his son a monk. His mother’s name was Deyki Tsering.