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In a major development for the Tibetan community, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, on Wednesday announced that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue, affirming that the traditional lineage will not end with him.
He also reiterated that China would have no role in identifying the next Dalai Lama, emphasising that the Gaden Phodrang Trust —the office of the Dalai Lama—holds the sole authority to recognise the future reincarnation.
“No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter,” a statement from his office declared.
The announcement came on the opening day of a three-day international Buddhist conference underway in McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh, attended by scholars and monks from around the world.
“I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue,” said the 14th Dalai Lama in his official statement.
The decision on continuing with the institution of the Dalai Lama was made following requests from vari...
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