Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 2: In a landmark declaration at the opening ceremony of the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference held on Tuesday, the foremost Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama announced that the institution of the...

As the Dalai Lama turned 90, he clarified that his reincarnation will occur, with his institution leading the selection, guided by Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He suggested his successor could be from the diaspora and might not be male. China,...

China has said that the central government must approve the next Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and that the process must happen within China, hours after the Dalai Lama himself said only his institution could identify his successor.

China insists on approving the next Dalai Lama. However, the current Dalai Lama says the selection should follow Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He reiterated this ahead of his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama has entrusted the Gaden Phodrang Trust with...

In a momentous declaration reaffirming Tibetan spiritual sovereignty, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has officially confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue beyond his lifetime. The announcement, released from Dharamshala on May 21, 2025, comes...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama confirms his institution will continue and declares only his Trust may determine his successor.

Top intel sources say the Gaden Phodrang Trust under Indian protection makes Dharamshala the seat of Tibetan spiritual legitimacy and next Dalai Lama's recognition.

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...

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...

The Dalai Lama has declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama will persist after his death, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust in India holding the authority to recognise his future reincarnation. He emphasised that the selection process should adhere to past Buddhist traditions, involving consultations with Tibetan Buddhist leaders and Dharma Protectors.

Tibetan spiritual leader, who turns 90 on July 6, says Gaden Phodrang Trust, the office of the Dalai Lama, sole authority to recognise future reincarnation.

The 14th Dalai Lama confirmed the Dalai Lama lineage will continue and that China has no authority in identifying the next reincarnation. The decision followed global requests, and the Gaden Phodrang Trust holds sole recognition power. The announcement was...

Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist. The Dalai Lama has previously said his successor will be born outside China and urged his followers to reject anyone chosen by Beijing.

Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama, has stated that the Gaden Phodrang Trust can only recognise future reincarnations, and no one else has the authority to decide on the matter.

Over 14 years, the Dalai Lama got appeals from Tibetans, diaspora, and Buddhists in China, Mongolia & Russia, urging him to continue the Dalai Lama institution.

On 24 September 2011, at a meeting of the heads of Tibetan spiritual traditions, I made a statement to fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet, followers of Tibetan Buddhism, and those who have a connection with Tibet and Tibetans,...

Vienna: On 28 June 2025, a deeply meaningful celebration unfolded in the heart of Vienna, Austria, as members of the Tibetan community and friends of Tibet gathered to celebrate His Holiness 90th birthday known as  “Ghoton”; A traditional pre-birthday...

Ahead of the Dalai Lama's birthday, there are expectations that he could provide clarity on the question of succession. Senior Indian politicians, such as Union minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, have attended weeklong birthday...

Ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration, the Tibetan Buddhist oracle, Nechung, comes in the form this morning to bless leaders of the Tibetan government-in-exile here. President of Central Tibetan Administration of Tibetan government in-exile, Penpa Tsering, ministers...

China has tightened its control over Tibet with continuous investment in enhancing its capabilities to exercise control over the Tibetan population. However, that grip remains slippery due to the lack of wider legitimacy of its rule among the Tibetan populace.

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 1: The inaugural U-Tsang Youth Congress, held from June 27 to 30, 2025, near Dharamshala, concluded with a four-point declaration emphasizing the continuity of the Tibetan freedom movement, unity among Tibetan provinces, and unequivocal support...

Brussels celebrates Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with public transit quotes promoting peace and compassion.

OPINION Phuntsog Wangyal* remembers the Dalai Lama as a bearer of timeless message for the good of humanity I had the privilege of serving as the first Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his office in London...

(TibetanReview.net, Jul01’25) – The Dalai Lama said Jun 30 that a framework for continuing the institution of his reincarnation will be in place while assuring that he continued to be physically healthy. He dedicated the rest of his life...