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Dalai Lama Says He Will Reincarnate, Successor to Be Chosen by Trust Despite China's Objection
- On Monday, the Dalai Lama announced at a prayer event in Dharamshala, India, that he will reincarnate and his successor will be chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust.
- This announcement addresses decades of tension since the Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 and China's insistence that it will control his succession.
- The Dalai Lama stated the reincarnation search will follow past Buddhist tradition, rejecting any role for China and affirming only the trust holds authority.
- He stated that no other party is empowered to intervene in the issue, as Beijing emphasized its requirement to approve the selection of the Dalai Lama's successor.
- This declaration could deepen the division over succession, as Beijing may choose its own candidate, challenging the Tibetan Buddhist community’s autonomy.
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China urged to end state interference in Tibet religious practices
Amnesty International called on Chinese authorities on Wednesday to cease their interference in religious practices. The rights group criticized the Chinese government for attempting to control the selection process of the future Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader. It urged China to comply with international human rights law. Amnesty International’s China Director, Sarah Brooks, said, “The Chinese authorities must immediately end political…
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