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.

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...

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.

Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama, has stated that the Gaden Phodrang Trust can only recognise future reincarnations, and no one else has the authority to decide on the matter.

Over 14 years, the Dalai Lama got appeals from Tibetans, diaspora, and Buddhists in China, Mongolia & Russia, urging him to continue the Dalai Lama institution.

On 24 September 2011, at a meeting of the heads of Tibetan spiritual traditions, I made a statement to fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet, followers of Tibetan Buddhism, and those who have a connection with Tibet and Tibetans,...

Vienna: On 28 June 2025, a deeply meaningful celebration unfolded in the heart of Vienna, Austria, as members of the Tibetan community and friends of Tibet gathered to celebrate His Holiness 90th birthday known as  “Ghoton”; A traditional pre-birthday...

Ahead of the Dalai Lama's birthday, there are expectations that he could provide clarity on the question of succession. Senior Indian politicians, such as Union minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, have attended weeklong birthday...

Ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration, the Tibetan Buddhist oracle, Nechung, comes in the form this morning to bless leaders of the Tibetan government-in-exile here. President of Central Tibetan Administration of Tibetan government in-exile, Penpa Tsering, ministers...

China has tightened its control over Tibet with continuous investment in enhancing its capabilities to exercise control over the Tibetan population. However, that grip remains slippery due to the lack of wider legitimacy of its rule among the Tibetan populace.

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 1: The inaugural U-Tsang Youth Congress, held from June 27 to 30, 2025, near Dharamshala, concluded with a four-point declaration emphasizing the continuity of the Tibetan freedom movement, unity among Tibetan provinces, and unequivocal support...

Brussels celebrates Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with public transit quotes promoting peace and compassion.

OPINION Phuntsog Wangyal* remembers the Dalai Lama as a bearer of timeless message for the good of humanity I had the privilege of serving as the first Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his office in London...

(TibetanReview.net, Jul01’25) – The Dalai Lama said Jun 30 that a framework for continuing the institution of his reincarnation will be in place while assuring that he continued to be physically healthy. He dedicated the rest of his life...

Mongolia releases Mongolian edition of Tibet Explained, boosting awareness of Tibet’s legal status and human rights.

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 1: At a high-level UN side event held during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council on June 27, prominent Tibetan educational sociologist and activist Dr. Gyal Lo delivered an impassioned plea for...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 1: In a thrilling display of experience and athleticism, Yaks veteran Darjeeling clinched the title at the 2nd APFA Gold Cup 2025, defeating Happy FC Kathmandu 2-0 in a gripping final at Gangtok’s historic Paljor...

Taipei’s Tibet Office joined a human rights exhibition and Dalai Lama’s birthday tribute, spotlighting repression and Tibetan solidarity.

CTA leaders, including Sikyong Penpa Tsering, invoked the Nechung Oracle in a biannual ceremony in Dharamshala.

Dharamshala: The opening ceremony of the third cultural immersion summer course was attended by Kalon (Minister) Tharlam Dolma Changra as the chief guest, members of TIPA and the participants including their parents. The event began at 10:00 AM, during...

His Holiness The Dalai Lama – Embodiment of peace

Dharamshala: At a brief ceremony held this morning at Nechung Drayangling Monastery in Gangchen Kyishong, the 16th Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration invoked Nechung, the official state oracle of the Central Tibetan Administration. The ceremony was attended by...