Heinrich Harrer
Austrian mountaineer and writer who spent seven years in Tibet after escaping an Indian internment camp; served as tutor to the young Dalai Lama and wrote the memoir Seven Years in Tibet.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 10min
'I taught the Dalai Lama'
Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountaineer who spent seven years in Tibet and taught the young Dalai Lama, recalls reaching Lhasa and traveling remote high passes. He describes Lhasa’s mix of modern goods and deep Buddhist ritual. He speaks about religious festivals, teaching the Dalai Lama English and skating, and the lasting bond formed before Tibet’s geopolitical changes.
