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The Chinese embassy in India has stated that the Dalai Lama's succession is an internal Chinese matter, which strains China-India relations, especially as India supports the Dalai Lama's right to choose his reincarnation. This issue adds tension to the already strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, with India asserting its stance on religious matters and China emphasizing sovereignty over Tibet.
The Dalai Lama announced he will be reincarnated, confirming the continuation of Tibet's spiritual leadership and highlighting the strategic contest between China, which seeks to control the reincarnation process, and the West, particularly the US, which should strengthen support for Tibet's autonomy and the Dalai Lama's legacy amid increasing Chinese influence. The article discusses Tibet's political history, China's efforts to assert control, and the need for the US to reassess its Tibet policy to counter Chinese ambitions.
Thousands gathered in Dharamshala to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama, a global symbol of compassion and Tibetan independence, who plans to reincarnate and continue his spiritual leadership amidst ongoing tensions with China. World leaders and celebrities praised his influence, while celebrations also took place in Nepal, highlighting his enduring legacy and the Tibetan community's resilience.
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday with traditional ceremonies, reaffirmed his plans for reincarnation and expressed hope to live until 130, amid ongoing tensions with China over his successor, with international leaders praising his message of compassion and peace.
Thousands gathered in Dharamshala to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with prayers, cultural performances, and international greetings, highlighting his advocacy for peace and the ongoing Tibetan struggle for autonomy amid China's opposition to his succession plans.
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala with thousands of followers, reflecting on his life dedicated to service and advocating for Tibetan culture and autonomy, amid ongoing tensions with China over his successor and Tibet's independence.
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala with global support and messages of solidarity, amid ongoing tensions with China over his succession and Tibetan autonomy. He expressed hope to live beyond 130 and to reincarnate, asserting his authority over his successor, while world leaders and supporters celebrated his influence and advocated for Tibetan rights.
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala with thousands of followers, reaffirming his commitment to Tibetan culture, spiritual leadership, and the hope for a reincarnation outside China, amid ongoing tensions over Tibet's autonomy and China's claims to select his successor.
The article discusses how the Tibetan exile government, established by the Dalai Lama to preserve Tibetan culture and identity, is built on a democratic foundation that will be tested by his eventual succession and external pressures from China, India, and the US. Despite challenges like funding cuts and demographic shifts, the Tibetan community continues to uphold its traditions and political structure, emphasizing the importance of democracy in maintaining their identity and resistance.
Thousands gathered in Dharamshala to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, highlighting his message of compassion, his cultural influence, and the ongoing debate over his succession, with concerns about China's attempts to control the process. The event also featured international support and reflections on his life and legacy.
The Dalai Lama announced that he will be reincarnated according to tradition, with only his trusted monks having authority over the process, defying Chinese efforts to control his succession. His statement, made ahead of his 90th birthday, was diplomatically toned to avoid provoking China, which insists it has the right to approve his successor. The announcement highlights ongoing tensions between Tibetans, China, and India over the future of the Tibetan spiritual leader and the institution of the Dalai Lama.
The 15th Tibetan Religious Leaders Meeting was held in Dharamsala, where leaders expressed support for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's recent statements, emphasized the importance of preserving Tibetan culture and Buddhism, and discussed the political and religious significance of reincarnation, with wishes for His Holiness's long life and continued leadership.
The article discusses the silence and repression in Tibet as the Dalai Lama turns 90, highlighting the ongoing Chinese control, surveillance, and suppression of Tibetan culture and resistance, especially in regions like Aba and the Kirti monastery, amid concerns about the future of Tibetan identity and leadership.
The Dalai Lama announced that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust in India has the authority to recognize his reincarnation, countering China's attempt to influence the process, which involves the 'Golden Urn' method. This move emphasizes Tibetan independence in spiritual matters amid ongoing tensions with China, which insists on its control over the reincarnation process. The Dalai Lama also reaffirmed that his future reincarnation will be born in the 'free world' and not under Chinese occupation.
The Dalai Lama announced that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and that his successor will be chosen by the Tibetan Buddhist community in exile, asserting independence from China's authority, which claims control over the process. The search for his successor will follow traditional methods, and the Dalai Lama emphasized that no one else has the authority to interfere, signaling a stance against Chinese influence. This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions over Tibetan autonomy and China's control over religious succession.