The Dalai Lama is the most authoritative office in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is believed to be the reincarnation of the previous holder of the title and an immortal avatar of the ...

The spiritual leader of Tibet has published amply but seldom written in depth about politics. Now, as he approaches 90, he ...

As the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday approaches in 2025, the Tibetan government in exile is preparing for grand celebrations.

Traditionally, Tibetan Buddhist customs determine the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation, but China has persistently sought to ...

China is trying to woo Buddhists around the world to support the Belt and Road -- and, eventually, a CCP-approved Dalai Lama.

Then there is, of course, the issue of reincarnation. So one thing that has been consistent with his Holiness's statement since 1969 is whether there should be a 15th Dalai Lama or not will be ...

As the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday approaches on July 6, speculation rises about whether he will announce his successor, a move likely to heighten tensions with China. With the Panchen Lama in ...

Since the omniscient Gedun Gyatso was recognized and confirmed as the reincarnation of Gedun Drub in the fifteenth century and the Gaden Phodrang Labrang (the Dalai Lama’s institution ...

Down through the snow-swept passes of Tibet last week drifted reports that yellow-hatted-monks had picked the 14th Dalai Lama, reincarnation of Buddha and successor to the late Ngag-Wang Lobsang ...

Born in 1935 and identified as the reincarnation of his predecessor at just two years old, the 14th Dalai Lama’s spiritual leadership has been central to the Tibetan cause. Since fleeing to ...

Beijing, however, insists it will choose his successor. The Dalai Lama, on the other hand, has maintained that his reincarnation could be found in India, and warned that any successor chosen by ...