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Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequential
The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for ...
India Backs Dalai Lama's Position on Successor, Contradicting China
The Dalai Lama, who fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, said on Wednesday that upon his death ...
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 ...
Tibetans in exile wonder: Will the next Dalai Lama be as charismatic as this one?
The Dalai Lama has announced that he intends to reincarnate, paving the way for a successor to take on a mantle stretching ...
Is Dalai Lama an LGBTQ icon? Queer Buddhist sociologist explores connection
Researcher from Australian university underlines Dalai Lama is considered a manifestation of Avalokitesvara, who can be ...
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.
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Dalai Lama Affirms Centuries Old Tradition Of Picking Successor To Continue, China Balks
DHARAMSHALA – As he approaches his 90th birthday, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, announced on July 1 ...
The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after ...
Ladakh gears up for Dalai Lama’s month-long visit
Ladakh is making final arrangements for the Dalai Lama's month-long visit, starting July 12. He will begin with rest and ...
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China Buddhist association issues statement on 14th Dalai Lama's reincarnation claims
BEIJING -- The Buddhist Association of China on Thursday issued a statement on the recent claims of the 14th Dalai Lama regarding his reincarnation. The following is the full text of the statement: ...