.png)
Tribune India
Government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India: MEA on Dalai Lama’s stance on reincarnation
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian government does not comment on religious beliefs or practices, in response to the Dalai Lama's statement on his institution's continuation. It added that India has always upheld religious freedom and will...
“Dalai Lama has full right to declare his successor”: Ajmer Dargah head Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin
Ajmer Dargah Spiritual Head Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin said the Dalai Lama has the full right to choose his successor and urged political powers, including China, not to interfere. He praised the Dalai Lama's message of peace and...
China reiterates its claim to authority over Dalai Lama reincarnation process, cites centuries-old rituals
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said on X that the reincarnation of Tibetan spiritual leaders follows strict, centuries-old rituals and cannot be decided by one person, including the Dalai Lama. He listed traditional methods like divination and the Golden Urn,...
Union Minister Rijiju backs Dalai Lama’s sole right to choose successor, says no need for India to speak on the issue
"I am a devotee of the Dalai Lama. Anybody in the world who follows the Dalai Lama wants his successor to be chosen by the Dalai Lama himself," Rijiju said.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering questions China’s motives in interfering with religious freedom of Tibetans
He expressed concern over China's attempts to dictate the spiritual leadership of Tibet, questioning the government's motives and disregard for religious freedom amid preparations for the upcoming birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama.
China warns India against interfering in Tibet matters
China urged India to stop using Tibetan issues to interfere in its domestic affairs. This followed an Indian minister's statement that only the Dalai Lama can choose his successor, contradicting China's claim to this authority.
China reiterates control over reincarnation; Dalai Lama denies efforts at control
This comes after Dalai Lama declared that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit institution he established, has the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation.
China objects to Dalai Lama’s plan, says ‘seal of approval’ must
China rejects the Dalai Lama's succession plan, demanding approval for future incarnations. The Dalai Lama asserts only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has authority. Beijing cites the "Golden Urn" process, which the Tibetan side denounces as a distorted method and...
No written succession instructions yet; successor can be any gender: Dalai Lama Trust official
The Dalai Lama is in good health. His successor's gender and nationality are not restricted. The Dalai Lama has not issued succession instructions. He desires to visit Tibet without preconditions if his health permits, but does not plan to...
How will the Dalai Lama’s successor be chosen?
The Dalai Lama, turning 90, will have his successor chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, his organization, with the reincarnation likely born outside China. China claims the right to choose, but Tibetans and the Dalai Lama oppose this. India...
Trending
