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Dalai Lama says his office has 'sole authority' to name successor
Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering by video as China watches
Dalai Lama Affirms Continuation of His Institution, Defends Tibetan Spiritual Sovereignty
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...
Dalai Lama Affirms Continuation of Institution, Declares Sole Authority Over Successor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama confirms his institution will continue and declares only his Trust may determine his successor.
Dalai Lama’s Succession Statement A Strategic Defeat For China, Diplomatic Win For India
Top intel sources say the Gaden Phodrang Trust under Indian protection makes Dharamshala the seat of Tibetan spiritual legitimacy and next Dalai Lama's recognition.
No written succession instructions yet; successor can be any gender: Dalai Lama Trust official
The Dalai Lama is in good health. His successor's gender and nationality are not restricted. The Dalai Lama has not issued succession instructions. He desires to visit Tibet without preconditions if his health permits, but does not plan to...
How will the Dalai Lama’s successor be chosen?
The Dalai Lama, turning 90, will have his successor chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, his organization, with the reincarnation likely born outside China. China claims the right to choose, but Tibetans and the Dalai Lama oppose this. India...
'Will be reborn,' declares Dalai Lama; Gaden Phodrang Trust in India to pick next spiritual leader
The Dalai Lama has declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama will persist after his death, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust in India holding the authority to recognise his future reincarnation. He emphasised that the selection process should adhere to past Buddhist traditions, involving consultations with Tibetan Buddhist leaders and Dharma Protectors.
Dalai Lama confirms there will be a successor
In a statement released on July 2, just days before his 90th birthday on July 6, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism reiterated that the sole authority to choose his successor rests with members of his personal office, the Gaden...
Dalai Lama says there will be search for his successor after his death, ending years of speculation
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader releases video statement in run-up to 90th birthday celebrationsThe Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that started when he indicated that he might...
Institution of Dalai Lama to continue, Tibetan trust to decide successor
Tibetan spiritual leader, who turns 90 on July 6, says Gaden Phodrang Trust, the office of the Dalai Lama, sole authority to recognise future reincarnation.
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