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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.
China vs Dalai Lama: Beijing says govt to approve successor; claims name to come from golden urn
China insists on approving the next Dalai Lama. However, the current Dalai Lama says the selection should follow Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He reiterated this ahead of his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama has entrusted the Gaden Phodrang Trust with...
The Dalai Lama signals China should stay out of divine succession process
The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that the ancient Tibetan Buddhist institution he leads will live on after he dies, putting an end to speculation that he would be the last person to hold the role as he plans...
Dalai Lama says his office has 'sole authority' to name successor
Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering by video as China watches
Dalai Lama Affirms Continuation of His Institution, Defends Tibetan Spiritual Sovereignty
In a momentous declaration reaffirming Tibetan spiritual sovereignty, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has officially confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue beyond his lifetime. The announcement, released from Dharamshala on May 21, 2025, comes...
Dalai Lama Affirms Continuation of Institution, Declares Sole Authority Over Successor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama confirms his institution will continue and declares only his Trust may determine his successor.
Dalai Lama’s Succession Statement A Strategic Defeat For China, Diplomatic Win For India
Top intel sources say the Gaden Phodrang Trust under Indian protection makes Dharamshala the seat of Tibetan spiritual legitimacy and next Dalai Lama's recognition.
No written succession instructions yet; successor can be any gender: Dalai Lama Trust official
The Dalai Lama is in good health. His successor's gender and nationality are not restricted. The Dalai Lama has not issued succession instructions. He desires to visit Tibet without preconditions if his health permits, but does not plan to...
How will the Dalai Lama’s successor be chosen?
The Dalai Lama, turning 90, will have his successor chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, his organization, with the reincarnation likely born outside China. China claims the right to choose, but Tibetans and the Dalai Lama oppose this. India...
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