Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'
Summary
China has criticized the Dalai Lama's win at the Grammy Awards as politically motivated. The Dalai Lama received the award in the audiobook category for his work titled "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama." China views the Dalai Lama as a separatist and opposes using art awards for political purposes.Key Facts
- The Dalai Lama won a Grammy Award in the audiobook category.
- China claims the award is used for anti-China political manipulation.
- The Dalai Lama has lived in exile in India since 1959.
- Beijing considers the Dalai Lama to be a separatist.
- The Dalai Lama is planning to name a successor, which China opposes.
- Traditional Tibetan beliefs involve reincarnation to select the next Dalai Lama.
- China insists that any reincarnation must be approved by Beijing.
- The award was accepted by musician Rufus Wainwright on behalf of the Dalai Lama.
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