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China Reacts to Dalai Lama’s Remarks: Successor's Name Must Come From ‘Golden Urn’, Needs Beijing's Nod
- On Wednesday, the 14th Dalai Lama announced that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust will oversee his reincarnation, ensuring the continuation of the institution amid Chinese opposition.
- Following his announcement, Chinese regulations require searches within Chinese territory, drawing lots from a golden urn, and approval by the central government for reincarnation recognition.
- The Dalai Lama asserts only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has authority over his reincarnation, calling Chinese claims of control 'lies, damned lies and Chinese propaganda'.
- Amnesty International’s China Director condemns Chinese interference as an assault on religious freedom; U.S. State Department urges China to respect Tibetan rights.
- The Gaden Phodrang Trust retains exclusive authority over the Dalai Lama's reincarnation, with Tibetans opposing Chinese involvement and the Dalai Lama open to visiting Tibet if conditions permit.
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China counters Dalai Lama, outlines plan for selection of successor: ‘Must be approved by govt’
Beijing insisted that any successor to the Buddhist spiritual leader would have to be "approved by the central government" run by Xi Jinping and mandated a selection process.
By controlling the selection of the Dalai Lama's successor, China wants to strengthen its hold on Tibet and establish its dominance over Tibetan Buddhism. China wants to interfere in the selection process by citing the Golden Urn system and historical claims so that it can get a Dalai Lama of its choice. If China appoints a loyal Dalai Lama, the Tibetan movement may be weakened.
China: Authorities must end interference in Tibetan religious practices as Dalai Lama announces succession plan
Responding to the Dalai Lama outlining the process for his spiritual succession ahead of his 90th birthday, amid longstanding efforts by Chinese authorities to control the reincarnation of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said:“The Chinese authorities’ ongoing efforts to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama are a direct assault on the right to freedom of religion or belief. Tibetan Buddhists, …
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