Trouble between a mother and son over spiritual leader (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

dalai lama

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(Other definitions for dalai lama that I've seen before include "Former Tibetan ruler" , "'Spiritual leader of Tibet (5,4)'" , "Chief Tibetan priest" , "eastern leader" , "Spiritual leader of Tibetans" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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