Spiritual Games: Are we staring at a possibility of two rival Dalai Lamas? — Succession war heats up | India News

A spiritual showdown is looming between Dharamshala and Beijing. Days before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama declared that the centuries-old institution he embodies will continue after his death, and made it clear that only his India-based trust has the authority to name his reincarnation.The announcement, welcomed as “historic” by Tibetans in exile, has ignited…

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Dalai Lama defies China: Reincarnation will be Tibetan-led; what it means for Xi Jinping | India News

AI image for representation only. Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, confirmed on Wednesday that he will reincarnate, putting an end to speculation that the centuries-old institution could end with him.Speaking via recorded video message at prayer celebrations in Dharamshala, just days before his 90th birthday, he emphasized that the next Dalai Lama will be…

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