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The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama ended years of speculation with that announcement that started when he indicated that ...
At 90, the Dalai Lama braces for final showdown with Beijing: his reincarnation
For much of the past century, the Dalai Lama has been the living embodiment of Tibet’s struggle for greater freedoms under ...
Dalai Lama says he hopes to live beyond 130 years
“I still hope to live for over 130 years,” the Dalai Lama told hundreds followers from around the world who gathered in the ...
Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequential
The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for ...
Dalai Lama shares major update on the future of his spiritual role
The Dalai Lama announced that the centuries-old institution bearing his name will continue after his death and warned that no ...
Dalai Lama to meet senior Buddhist monks before likely reincarnation statement
The Dalai Lama will meet 11 senior Buddhist monks on Wednesday morning before delivering a written statement that will "most ...
As the Dalai Lama turns 90, photos show the global arc of his life
The Dalai Lama is revered as a deity by millions of Tibetan Buddhists and known worldwide as a resolute voice for peace, spirituality and Tibet ’s autonomy. He is also seen as a threat by ...