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At 90, the Dalai Lama braces for final showdown with Beijing: his reincarnation
For much of the past century, the Dalai Lama has been the living embodiment of Tibet’s struggle for greater freedoms under ...
Dalai Lama says Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, AP explains
The Dalai Lama said Wednesday there will be a successor after his death. But China insists that it alone has the authority to ...
With Future in Doubt, 90-Year-Old Dalai Lama Says He Will Not Be the Last
The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader reaffirmed that he would have a successor after his death, amid doubts about the ...
Delhi's Tibetans in exile reject China's 'fake Dalai Lama’ plan - anxiety grips Majnu Ka Tila
The possibility of two competing Dalai Lamas - one recognised by the Tibetan community and the other by the Chinese state — ...
Watch: India backs Dalai Lama, new defence pact with USA, PM Modi in Ghana and more
From India affirming the Dalai Lama’s authority over his succession to a 10-year defence pact with the U.S., here are today’s ...
The Dalai Lama is a cisgender man—yet he has an unexpected connection to the trans community
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, turns 90 this week—a milestone that's reigniting speculation over his eventual successor.
Why choosing the next Dalai Lama could be tricky
Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama has finally put an end to years of speculation over what will happen after his death. The head of Tibetan Buddhism confirmed that he will have a successor, ...