He has campaigned for more autonomy for Tibet, but Beijing considers it an integral part of China. In a message on social media the Dalai Lama, who is also a Nobel peace laureate, said: "I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility.

The Dalai Lama took home the grammy for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording for "Mediations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Monday he was grateful for his first Grammy, after bagging the top music industry award for audio book, narration and storytelling.

The 90-year-old leader won the award in the Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording category for his album titled “ Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama ”, during the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.