were portrayed in this movie.
             For instance, the little boy had hid a beetle and protected it from danger. His actions
             were of importance to the Rinpoche. He was wearing a rosary that had belonged to the
             thirteenth Dalai Lama, and the little boy recognized it and demanded that it be given to
             him. The little boy seemed very wise and understood why the Rinpoche was there. The
             little boy was given a series of tests which included items that had belonged to the
             thirteenth Dalai Lama, such as eyeglasses, a walking stick and a bell; he had passed the
             tests. They were convinced that the reincarnation had been found.
             In the begging of Dalai Lama's discovery he seemed awkward and uncomfortable
             with the situation. Several times he wanted his mother. He seemed scared and unhappy
             in a way while living in the monastery. The only thing that brought him happiness was
             his love for nature and animals. He wanted to protect the sheep and cows. Another
             central point of Buddhism is that all people need to have a teacher because people cannot
             simply enlighten themselves. One of the more interesting facets of the movie is that not
             even Kundun is beyond criticism. There were times when his teachers correct his
             thinking on key points. This movie signifies the importance of some of the basic
             teachings of Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths, the Dharma of Impermanence,
             and the awakening of Compassion. The Dalai Lama is taught and urged to learn the
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