To say that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is an influential person would be an immense understatement. Apart from his prominence as a globally-recognized spiritual and political leader, His Holiness has been making waves in the world of music as well. Last year, his debut album Inner World in which his sacred mantras and teachings are accompanied by traditional instruments topped the Billboard 100 New Age chart. Among the cast of collaborators on this album is the renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar, whose style perfectly complemented His Holiness’ messages of peace and compassion.