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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 ...
Conflict is brewing over who will succeed the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama is turning 90 and has announced that he will be reincarnated – but China also wants to choose his successor.
Why did Dalai Lama refrain from naming a successor? Is it linked to Gedhun Choekyi Nyima abduction in 1995?
China's Foreign Ministry insists that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation must be approved by Beijing, adhering to traditional ...
Dalai Lama says he intends to reincarnate after death
The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his death, continuing a centuries-old tradition that has ...
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 ...
Who will be the next Dalai Lama? Key questions answered as leader turns 90
China says its leaders have the right to approve the Dalai Lama's successor, as a legacy from imperial times. A selection ...