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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Dalai Lama Confirms Successor Will Be Chosen After His Death, Sparking Tensions with China
Caption: Dalai Lama Confirms Successor Will Be Chosen After His Death, Sparking Tensions with China. The Dalai Lama confirmed he will have a successor after his death, continuing a centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He made the announcement in a video message to religious elders in Dharamshala, India, where he has lived since 1959. The Dalai Lama emphasized that the Gaden Phodrang Trust holds sole authority to recognize the future reincarnation, not external parties. He explained that the procedures for selecting the next Dalai Lama will follow past traditions, but provided no further details. At age 90, the Dalai Lama plans to consult with high lamas and the Tibetan public to reconsider whether the institution should continue. His statement, coming days before his 90th birthday, sets the stage for a contentious battle over succession with China. China insists that the next Dalai Lama must be approved by the central government, claiming authority over the reincarnation process. In his memoir, the Dalai Lama stated that his successor will be born outside China, urging followers to reject any candidate chosen by Beijing. Experts warn that this could lead to two rival Dalai Lamas: one recognized by the Tibetan exile community and the other by China. The Dalai Lama’s office has stated that the full details of the reincarnation process will not be revealed until after his passing. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Dalai Lama,successor,Tibet,Chinese Communist Party,reincarnation,Gaden Phodrang Trust,Dharamshala,exile community,Beijing,Tibetan Buddhism
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