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At 90, the Dalai Lama braces for final showdown with Beijing: his reincarnation
For much of the past century, the Dalai Lama has been the living embodiment of Tibet’s struggle for greater freedoms under ...
Dalai Lama says Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, AP explains
The Dalai Lama said Wednesday there will be a successor after his death. But China insists that it alone has the authority to ...
The Buddha Must Keep Smiling: As India Rejects China’s Claim Over Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation, A New Chapter In Indo-Tibetan Ties Unfolds
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala on July 6, Rijiju declared, “The ...
What to Know: How Will the Next Dalai Lama Be Chosen?
The Tibetan spiritual leader said that his lineage would continue, and that China would have no say about his successor.
Tibetan leader expects more back-channel talks with China, but not hopeful on results
The Tibetan government-in-exile could hold more back-channel talks with China this year on greater autonomy for Tibet, ...
With Future in Doubt, 90-Year-Old Dalai Lama Says He Will Not Be the Last
The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader reaffirmed that he would have a successor after his death, amid doubts about the ...
Dalai Lama shares major update on the future of his spiritual role
The Dalai Lama announced that the centuries-old institution bearing his name will continue after his death and warned that no ...
Why choosing the next Dalai Lama could be tricky
Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama has finally put an end to years of speculation over what will happen after his death. The head of Tibetan Buddhism confirmed that he will have a successor, ...