As he turns 90 this week, the Dalai Lama has announced that he will be reincarnated, setting his followers on a collision course with China. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar speaks to activists and the president of the Tibetan government-in-exile about...

At the moment, the organisation's main job is to support the Dalai Lama's spiritual and humanitarian work.

July 2, 2025: In a keenly anticipated statement ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama reaffirmed the continuation of the centuries-old institution of the Dalai Lama—an announcement carrying deep historical resonance and urgent political significance. The English translation...

Beijing said the succession of the Dalai Lama should be in accordance with tradition and Chinese law, in a swift rejection of a plan announced by the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. The comment was made hours later after the...

The spiritual leader has announced plans for his succession

The Dalai Lama's succession must comply with Chinese laws and regulations as well as religious rituals and historical conventions, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a regular news conference.

The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.

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.