Union Minister Rijiju backs Dalai Lama's sole right to choose successor, says no need for India to speak on the issue

Jul 04, 2025

"I am a devotee of the Dalai Lama. Anybody in the world who follows the Dalai Lama wants his successor to be chosen by...

"Will not accept China's usage of reincarnation for political gain," says Tibetan President in exile

Jul 02, 2025

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering accused China of trying to erase Tibetan identity by attacking its language and religion. The Dalai Lama affirmed that the...

China says it has sole authority to choose next successor of Dalai Lama

Sep 03, 2022

Beijing [China], September 3 : Contrary to the US-Tibet Policy which states that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is solely in the hands...

"Successor to be born in 'free world', not China," Dalai Lama says

Mar 12, 2025

In contrast, Beijing maintained that the process of selecting his successor must adhere to Chinese law, asserting its control over Tibetan Buddhism and rejecting...

"Nobody except Dalai Lama can decide his successor": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Jul 03, 2025

He indicated that the next Dalai Lama will be as per the established convention and wishes of the Dalai Lama.

"Dalai Lama has full right to declare his successor": Ajmer Dargah head Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin

Jul 04, 2025

Ajmer Dargah Spiritual Head Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin said the Dalai Lama has the full right to choose his successor and urged political...