Dalai Lama: Who will choose Tibet's next spiritual leader?

As the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, the question of his succession becomes urgent. He has declared that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has the authority to recognize his reincarnation, rejecting China's claim to control the process. This reflects a broader conflict between Tibetan spiritual traditions and Chinese political authority. The future of Tibet— and its spiritual leadership — remains uncertain and is shaped by both internal resistance and international politics.

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