Current Dalai Lama rejects Chinese authority over the process, while China claims control over selection via the urn. The row ...

The Chinese government has reasserted its claim over the succession of the Dalai Lama, stating that the 15th Dalai Lama must ...

Tibet TVThe Dalai Lama on Wednesday (July 2) announced a clear succession plan after his death, ending speculation amongst ...

The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that a non-profit that he has founded will have the sole authority to recognize his future ...

Tibetan Buddhists believe the current Dalai Lama is the 14th reincarnation of a spiritual leader first born in 1391. He led Tibetans through some of the most calamitous events in their history.

Lhamo Thondup was only two when he was recognised as the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. Today, as he nears his 90th ...