Dharamshala: On September 24, 2011, during the 11 “Tibetan Religious Conference, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the savior and symbol of Tibet and Tibetans, Dharma King of the three realms said “As far back as 1969, I made clear...

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 2: In a landmark declaration at the opening ceremony of the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference held on Tuesday, the foremost Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama announced that the institution of the...

In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.

As the Dalai Lama turned 90, he clarified that his reincarnation will occur, with his institution leading the selection, guided by Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He suggested his successor could be from the diaspora and might not be male. China,...

China has said that the central government must approve the next Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and that the process must happen within China, hours after the Dalai Lama himself said only his institution could identify his successor.

China insists on approving the next Dalai Lama. However, the current Dalai Lama says the selection should follow Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He reiterated this ahead of his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama has entrusted the Gaden Phodrang Trust with...

The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that the ancient Tibetan Buddhist institution he leads will live on after he dies, putting an end to speculation that he would be the last person to hold the role as he plans...

Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering by video as China watches

In a momentous declaration reaffirming Tibetan spiritual sovereignty, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has officially confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue beyond his lifetime. The announcement, released from Dharamshala on May 21, 2025, comes...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama confirms his institution will continue and declares only his Trust may determine his successor.