Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death
Summary
The Dalai Lama has announced that his successor will be selected according to traditional methods. Tibetan Buddhist leaders, not the Chinese government, will oversee the decision, ensuring the continuation of the Dalai Lama's spiritual role.Key Facts
- The Dalai Lama confirmed that his successor will be chosen following "past tradition."
- A foundation he established will help recognize his future reincarnation.
- Tibetan Buddhist leaders will search for the successor, excluding interference from others.
- The Dalai Lama emphasized that no outside authority has the right to appoint his successor.
- China claims that any succession must be approved by its central government.
- The Dalai Lama has lived in India since 1959 after fleeing Tibet.
- Reincarnation in Tibetan Buddhism involves the spiritual leader being reborn in a child.
- The Dalai Lama was identified as the successor at age two after recognizing items of his predecessor.
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