Dalai Lama

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 14th Dalai Lama said his office – the Gaden Phodrang Trust…

The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that the 600-year-old Tibetan spiritual institution would continue after his death, reassuring Buddhist followers around the globe and saying his office “exclusively” would name his successor, even as China insisted it would. Followers of the Dalai Lama laud his tireless campaign for greater autonomy…

World The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that a non-profit that he has founded will have the sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, countering China's insistence that it will choose the successor of the Tibetan spiritual leader. 'I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue,'…

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The Dalai Lama said 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 to reincarnate. As part of celebrations marking his 90th birthday, the Dalai…

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh): Hollywood actor Richard Gere on Tuesday joined in celebrations in Dharamshala and the surrounding regions of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama. While the Dalai Lama's birthday falls on July 6 as per the Gregorian calendar, festivities began on June…

Dalai Lama suggests institution to continue at 90th birthday launch By Tenzin WOEDEN Mcleod Ganj, India (AFP) June 30, 2025 Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, gave on Monday the strongest indication yet that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death, at prayer celebrations for his 90th birthday.…

Life lessons of the Dalai Lama by AFP Staff Writers Mcleod Ganj, India (AFP) June 30, 2025 Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, ostracised by Beijing while feted by leaders across the world, has over decades penned a plethora of life lessons. He is the author of dozens of books,…

'Simple monk': the Dalai Lama, in his translator's words; How the Dalai Lama is identified by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) June 27, 2025 With his flowing red monk's robes, beaming smile and contagious laugh, the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, has been the charismatic global face of…

Tibetans face uncertain future as Dalai Lama turns 90; How the Dalai Lama is identified By Tenzin WOEDEN Dehradun, India (AFP) June 27, 2025 Tibetans in exile celebrate the 90th birthday of spiritual leader the Dalai Lama next week, an occasion overshadowed by uncertainty about the future of the role…