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What has the Dalai Lama said

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The Dalai Lama has stated that he intends to reincarnate after his death, reaffirming the tradition of succession in Tibetan Buddhism. He declared that only his office or a non-profit he founded will have the authority to recognize his future reincarnation, explicitly rejecting any candidate chosen by the Chinese government. He has also said his successor could be born outside China, might be a girl, or that there might be no successor at all, but now confirms the institution will continue. He urges followers to reject anyone chosen by Beijing and maintains a commitment to non-violence and autonomy for Tibet, not full independence.

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China rejects Dalai Lama’s succession plan
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CBC News
1 day ago
China rejects Dalai Lama’s succession plan

The Dalai Lama stated that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a group of exiled Tibetans he appointed, will have sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, and no one else has any such authority to interfere.

How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?
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Reuters
2 days ago
How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?

The Dalai Lama has advocated for a non-violent middle way to seek autonomy and religious freedom for Tibetan people.

How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?
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Reuters
2 days ago
How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?

Earlier this year, the Dalai Lama said his successor would be born in the 'free world,' outside China. He has also said his successor might be a girl or that there might be no successor at all, but now confirms the institution will continue. He urges followers to reject anyone chosen by Beijing.

How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?
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Reuters
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How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?

The reincarnation process of His Holiness will be mainly carried out by the Garden Fudrong Institute, His Holiness' Institute, and the High Lamas of the four Tibetan schools. The Chinese government has no right and role in the process.

Dalai Lama says he intends to reincarnate after death
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CNN
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Dalai Lama says he intends to reincarnate after death

The Dalai Lama has announced that he intends to reincarnate after his death and that his successor will be chosen solely by his office, challenging China's claim to control the process.

Dalai Lama says he intends to reincarnate after death
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CNN
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Dalai Lama says he intends to reincarnate after death

Since the 1970s, the Dalai Lama has maintained that he no longer seeks full independence for Tibet, but meaningful autonomy that would allow Tibetans to preserve their distinct culture, religion, and identity. His commitment to the non-violent middle-way approach has earned him international support and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

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