China vs Dalai Lama: Beijing says govt to approve successor; claims name to come from golden urn

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 overseeing the search. The current Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959.

Jul 2, 2025 - 13:40
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China vs Dalai Lama: Beijing says govt to approve successor; claims name to come from golden urn
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 overseeing the search. The current Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959.

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