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14th Dalai Lama lays out the future of his institution in new statement clarifying succession direction

July 2, 2025 In what is a matter of relief to millions of Tibetan Buddhist devotees and supporters, the 14th Dalai Lama on July 2, 2025 made public a statement affirming the continuation of the institution of Dalai Lama....

China objects to Dalai Lama’s plan, says ‘seal of approval’ must

China rejects the Dalai Lama's succession plan, demanding approval for future incarnations. The Dalai Lama asserts only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has authority. Beijing cites the "Golden Urn" process, which the Tibetan side denounces as a distorted method and...

Dalai Lama defies China: Reincarnation will be Tibetan-led; what it means for Xi Jinping

The Dalai Lama has affirmed his reincarnation will continue, challenging China's claim to approve his successor. This declaration, made before his 90th birthday, intensifies the geopolitical struggle over Tibetan autonomy and religious freedom. The Dalai Lama's stance protects Tibetan...

Dalai Lama successor: Next pick may be born outside China - but can it be a woman?

The Dalai Lama has asserted that the Tibetan Buddhist institution will endure beyond his lifetime, emphasizing that China should not interfere in choosing his successor. He stated the next Dalai Lama should be identified following historical Buddhist customs. The...

Dalai Lama says he will have a successor that won’t be picked by China

The Tibetan spiritual leader says his team will find the next Dalai Lama as Beijing attempts to assert control.

Tibetan Govt-In-Exile Rejects China Stand On Dalai Lama's Successor: 'Offender Of The Faith'

The Central Tibetan Administration dismissed China's objection to Dalai Lama's successor, affirming only the Gaden Phodrang Trust can recognize his future reincarnation.

Decoding China's Ethnic Engineering In Lhasa, Strategy To Control Dalai Lama Succession | Exclusive

China’s plan to select a new Dalai Lama, as seen in its earlier Panchen Lama power grab, is designed to erase Tibetan resistance spiritually and politically, said sources

Dalai Lama Affirms Reincarnation Tradition Will Continue: Only Gaden Phodrang Trust Has Authority, Rejects Chinese Interference

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 2 June: Days ahead of his 90th birthday celebration, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet has officially affirmed that there will be a 15th Dalai Lama. He unequivocally stated that the responsibility for recognising his...

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 institution’s future.

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