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The US, countering China’s assertion of how the next Dalai Lama should be anointed, has said it is “firmly committed” towards allowing Tibetans to “freely” choose their religious leader.
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, had announced on July 2 that the institution of the Dalai Lama would continue, and laid down the process of identifying his re-incarnation while explicitly keeping China out of the process.
The US State Department posted a statement on its website saying, “The US remains firmly committed to promoting respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Tibetans. We support efforts to preserve Tibetans’ distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage, including their ability to freely choose and venerate religious leaders without interference.”
The US greeted the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday — July 6 by the Gregorian calendar — and added, “He continues to inspire people by e...
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