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>Isn't that guy the dalai lama?
No. It's Kelsang Gyatso.
>What would happen to the Buddhists if he decided to begome catholic?
Nothing. Tibetan Buddhists hold the belief that a thousand candles can be lit from a single flame without diminishing the original flame. (Universalism)
>They had to convert with him
Nope
>could just ignore him
Mostly, yes
>excommunicate him
Not possible