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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

The 14th Dalai Lama confirmed the Dalai Lama lineage will continue and that China has no authority in identifying the next reincarnation. The decision followed global requests, and the Gaden Phodrang Trust holds sole recognition power. The announcement was...

The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.

Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering as China watches

Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist. The Dalai Lama has previously said his successor will be born outside China and urged his followers to reject anyone chosen by Beijing.

The 14th Dalai Lama has repeatedly said his successor will be born outside China and urges followers to reject any candidate appointed by Beijing