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The Dalai Lama Affirms the Continuation of the Dalai Lama Institution
July 2, 2025: In a keenly anticipated statement ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama reaffirmed the continuation of the centuries-old institution of the Dalai Lama—an announcement carrying deep historical resonance and urgent political significance. The English translation...
Beijing says Dalai Lama’s succession plan breaks tradition, tensions set to rise
Beijing said the succession of the Dalai Lama should be in accordance with tradition and Chinese law, in a swift rejection of a plan announced by the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. The comment was made hours later after the...
Who will be the next Dalai Lama and how will they be chosen?
The spiritual leader has announced plans for his succession
China says it must approve Dalai Lama's succession
The Dalai Lama's succession must comply with Chinese laws and regulations as well as religious rituals and historical conventions, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a regular news conference.
The Dalai Lama announces plans for a successor, signaling China won't have a say
The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.
Resolution of Heartfelt Gratitude to His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama
Dharamshala: On September 24, 2011, during the 11 “Tibetan Religious Conference, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the savior and symbol of Tibet and Tibetans, Dharma King of the three realms said “As far back as 1969, I made clear...
Dalai Lama reaffirms continuation of his institution, asserts Gaden Phodrang’s sole authority over reincarnation
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 2: In a landmark declaration at the opening ceremony of the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference held on Tuesday, the foremost Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama announced that the institution of the...
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death
In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.
Dalai Lama reveals succession plan: How will the next Buddhist spiritual leader be selected? - All you need to know
As the Dalai Lama turned 90, he clarified that his reincarnation will occur, with his institution leading the selection, guided by Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He suggested his successor could be from the diaspora and might not be male. China,...
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After Dalai Lama asserts succession decision, China says its nod must for next incarnation
China has said that the central government must approve the next Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and that the process must happen within China, hours after the Dalai Lama himself said only his institution could identify his successor.
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