Dalai Lama’s Succession Plan Ignites Reincarnation Standoff with Beijing
Dalai Lama’s Succession Plan Ignites Reincarnation Standoff with Beijing Just days before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama has made a pivotal announcement regarding his succession, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation with Beijing over the future of Tibetan Buddhism. The spiritual leader declared on Wednesday that his office will hold the sole authority to identify his reincarnation, ensuring the continuation of the Dalai Lama institution. This pronouncement directly challenges China’s long-standing claim to control the selection of high-ranking…