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NEW DELHI: In Buddhism, specifically, in the Tibetan Buddhist community, it is un-Buddhist of or a negative conceptual thought (Namtok) to speak of the demise of a Lama even before his passing. In this regard, to speak of the reincarnation of the 14th Dalai Lama is an “unholy” deed for many Tibetans who believe the topic is uncalled for, and perceive others who speak of it as unnecessarily meandering on a sacred Buddhist practice that’s personal and exclusive. Yet the reincarnation of the 14th Dalai Lama has become a geopolitical coil, waiting to be manipulated by nation-states.
The Chinese party-state, in particular, is many steps ahead in its preparation, measures to control, selection process of the next Dalai Lama and build a pro-Beijing international narrative around the issue of the 14th Dalai Lama’s reincarnation. In April,
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