Osel Hita Torres was chosen as a toddler by the Dalai Lama himself as the reincarnation of a spirtual leader or Lama as they are known. He was raised by the buddhist monks and taught the ways of the spitually divine. But now the 24 year old has denounced the faith and is living life the way he sees fit. He is currently studying film in Madrid and is loving life the western civilisation way.
Despite his rebelliousness, he is still known as Lama Tenzin Osel Rinpoche and revered by the Buddhist community. In Tibetan buddhism, a lama is one of a lineage of reincarnated spiritual leaders, the most famous of which is the Dalai Lama.
My question is, what ever happened to free will? This guy who didnt choose to be born , didnt choose to be "chosen" and spent so many years in a faith that he didnt feel any connection to, that really doesnt seem fair. His parents took him to the Dalai Lama and from 14 months old he was forced into a life that let's face is just not everyones cup of tea.
I blame the parents, if he was the "chosen one" he should have been consulted at an age when he would know the consequences of choosing that life and given the choice. Choice people! We all have a choice!
I respect the Dalai Lama and all of his teachings but sometimes a reincarnated leader just needs to live it up a little in his next life. (wink)
