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‘Golden Urn’ at heart of row over Dalai Lama successor choice: Tibetan leader and China’s opposite stances, explained
Current Dalai Lama rejects Chinese authority over the process, while China claims control over selection via the urn. The row ...
Dalai Lama confirms plans for a successor to be chosen before he dies
The Dalai Lama announced Wednesday that the foundation he established in exile in India will name his successor in due course ...
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 ...
Ageing Dalai Lama sets up chilling clash with enemy China as he reveals succession plan in defiance of communist regime
THE Dalai Lama has reignited a long-standing feud with the Chinese government after he confirmed he will appoint his own ...
How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?
The Dalai Lama’s announcement comes in the face of persistent claims by the Chinese government that it alone has the right to name the next Dalai Lama, igniting fears of a future where two rival Dalai ...
The Dalai Lama signals China should stay out of divine succession process
The exiled spiritual leader said only the organization that he founded can recognize the future reincarnation as anxiety ...
Opinion
Opinion | Dalai Lama Flashpoint Is Part Of ‘Managed Rivalry’, Won’t Derail India-China Relations
The Dalai Lama’s blunt announcement about continuing with the tradition of reincarnations without letting China meddle in it will spike tensions temporarily, but not break ties ...
Dalai Lama's Institution Will Continue After Him
The 14th Dalai Lama puts a rest to uncertainties, affirms his institution will continue. Entrusts Gaden Phodrang Trust for ...
Dalai Lama: China will not lead search for successor
The Dalai Lama has declared that China will have no role in appointing his successor, as he confirmed that he plans to ...
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death as he celebrates 90th birthday
The Dalai Lama has confirmed that he will have a successor after his death. The spiritual leader is celebrating his 90th ...
Dalai Lama Makes Major Statement About Future
The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader reaffirmed that he would have a successor after his death, amid doubts about the ...
Inside the Dalai Lama’s succession and what it means for China and the Tibetan struggle
As he turns 90 this week, the Dalai Lama has announced that he will reincarnated, setting his followers on a collision course with China. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar speaks to activists and the president of ...