Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama would persist, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust holding sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, dismissing China's claims. He clarified that the next...

This comes after Dalai Lama declared that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit institution he established, has the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation.

(TibetanReview.net, Jul02’25) – The Dalai Lama has on Jul 2 made public to reaffirm what he has already repeatedly indicated before, including in his most recently published book, that his reincarnation will continue and the search for the 15th...

(TibetanReview.net, Jul02’25) – Humans had settled in the central part of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) around 4,000 years ago and site has been identified as the “origin” of prehistoric culture there, reported China’s official chinadaily.com.cn Jul 2. Recent archaeological...

Dharamshala: The 15th Tibetan Religious Conference began this morning at the Dalai Lama Library and Archive in the gracious presence of several high lamas of Tibetan Buddhism and the Bon tradition, as well as the leadership of the Central...

The succession dispute has also sharpened Beijing-New Delhi tensions, especially since India granted asylum to the 14th Dalai Lama after he fled Tibet

Dalai Lama assigns task to Zurich-based foundation

July 2, 2025 In what is a matter of relief to millions of Tibetan Buddhist devotees and supporters, the 14th Dalai Lama on July 2, 2025 made public a statement affirming the continuation of the institution of Dalai Lama....

China rejects the Dalai Lama's succession plan, demanding approval for future incarnations. The Dalai Lama asserts only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has authority. Beijing cites the "Golden Urn" process, which the Tibetan side denounces as a distorted method and...

The Dalai Lama has affirmed his reincarnation will continue, challenging China's claim to approve his successor. This declaration, made before his 90th birthday, intensifies the geopolitical struggle over Tibetan autonomy and religious freedom. The Dalai Lama's stance protects Tibetan...

The Dalai Lama has asserted that the Tibetan Buddhist institution will endure beyond his lifetime, emphasizing that China should not interfere in choosing his successor. He stated the next Dalai Lama should be identified following historical Buddhist customs. The...

The Central Tibetan Administration dismissed China's objection to Dalai Lama's successor, affirming only the Gaden Phodrang Trust can recognize his future reincarnation.

China’s plan to select a new Dalai Lama, as seen in its earlier Panchen Lama power grab, is designed to erase Tibetan resistance spiritually and politically, said sources

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 2 June: Days ahead of his 90th birthday celebration, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet has officially affirmed that there will be a 15th Dalai Lama. He unequivocally stated that the responsibility for recognising his...

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

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.

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...

As the Dalai Lama turned 90, he clarified that his reincarnation will occur, with his institution leading the selection, guided by Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He suggested his successor could be from the diaspora and might not be male. China,...

China has said that the central government must approve the next Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and that the process must happen within China, hours after the Dalai Lama himself said only his institution could identify his successor.

China insists on approving the next Dalai Lama. However, the current Dalai Lama says the selection should follow Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He reiterated this ahead of his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama has entrusted the Gaden Phodrang Trust with...

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...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama confirms his institution will continue and declares only his Trust may determine his successor.

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.

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...