Dalai lama

06 Jul

Dalai Lama Turns 90, Reaffirms Reincarnation Plan, Draws Fresh Rebuke From China

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Dharamsala, July 6 — The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday amid a week of festivities attended by followers, celebrities, and global leaders, even as his remarks on succession reignited tensions with China.Thousands gathered in Dharamsala, his long-time home in exile, to honor the Nobel laureate, whose influence extends well beyond Buddhism. Among the guests were Hollywood actor Richard Gere, a longtime supporter, and officials from India and the United States.In a birthday message shared on his website, the Dalai Lama described himself as “just a simple Buddhist monk,” pledging to continue…

02 Jul

Dalai Lama Excludes China From Successor Decision, Reasserts Gaden Phodrang Trust’s Sole Authority

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Dharamshala (National Times): In a significant move with global religious and political implications, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has reaffirmed that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the official office of His Holiness, will hold exclusive authority in selecting his reincarnation, effectively shutting out any Chinese role in the process of appointing the 15th Dalai Lama. The declaration came through an official statement released on Wednesday, just days ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on July 6, reaffirming his long-standing position that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue beyond his lifetime, but on his…