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The Dalai Lama arrives for a prayer meeting a day before his 90th birthday celebrations.

5 books that trace Dalai Lama's path of peace and protest

July 17, 2025 1:59 pm

Whether you approach the Dalai Lama as a philosopher, a religious leader, a political exile, or spiritual teacher, these five books will offer something meaningful for everyone.

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Hope to live, serve Tibetan beings for 30-40 years more: Dalai Lama

July 06, 2025 3:22 am

On July 2, the Dalai Lama had announced the “institution of the Dalai Lama will continue”, and his Ganden Phodrang Trust in the office of the Dalai Lama will be “solely responsible” for finding his reincarnation.

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The Dalai Lama, his successor, and China

July 02, 2025 12:26 pm

In 2011, the 14th Dalai Lama had said that when he was ‘about 90’, he would ‘re-evaluate whether the institution…should continue or not’. He turns 90 on July 6

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Govt reaffirms support to Dalai Lama after meet with US Congressional team sparks China anger

June 22, 2024 7:31 am

The statement assumes significance given the rocky ties between India and China, and Beijing's objection to the delegation's visit and their meeting with the Dalai Lama

The question of the Dalai Lama’s succession: what tradition says and Chinese interference

March 30, 2023 7:27 am

While the tradition of succession by reincarnation has prevailed in Tibetan Buddhism for centuries, China’s occupation of Tibet and subsequent attempt to control Tibetans has thrown up major questions. The recent recognition of the Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa has brought these back to the forefront.

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After 60 years in exile, Dalai Lama still remembered in his homeland

March 19, 2019 7:28 am

Dalai Lama's escape into India is one of the most politically sensitive dates in China this year which also includes the 30th anniversary of pro-democracy crackdown in Tiananmen Square in June.