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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 ...
What to Know: How Will the Next Dalai Lama Be Chosen?
The Tibetan spiritual leader said that his lineage would continue, and that China would have no say about his successor.
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 ...
Watch: India backs Dalai Lama, new defence pact with USA, PM Modi in Ghana and more
From India affirming the Dalai Lama’s authority over his succession to a 10-year defence pact with the U.S., here are today’s ...
The Dalai Lama is a cisgender man—yet he has an unexpected connection to the trans community
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, turns 90 this week—a milestone that's reigniting speculation over his eventual successor.
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 ...
Dalai Lama to Meet Senior Buddhist Monks Before Likely Reincarnation Statement
Tibetan Buddhists believe that enlightened monks are reborn to continue their spiritual legacy. The 14th Dalai Lama will turn ...