Dharamshala: The 15th Tibetan Religious Conference began this morning at the Dalai Lama Library and Archive in the gracious presence of several high lamas of Tibetan Buddhism and the Bon tradition, as well as the leadership of the Central...

The succession dispute has also sharpened Beijing-New Delhi tensions, especially since India granted asylum to the 14th Dalai Lama after he fled Tibet

Dalai Lama assigns task to Zurich-based foundation

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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

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