Unmasking the Dalai Lama: The root of darkness in old Xizang

1 week, 6 days ago

Dalai Lama hints at living till 110 years or beyond, cites dream indications

After stating in a new book that his successor will be born in the “free world,” Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama, who will turn 90 on July 6, revealed that his dreams have indicated he may live to be 110 years old or more. The 14th Dalai Lama The spiritual leader, during his teachings at the Tsuglagkhang Temple …

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His place, in a free world

Hindustan Times

The 14th Dalai Lama has declared in a new book that his reincarnation would be born in the free world, both to serve as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and to embody the aspirations of the Tibetan people. He has even suggested that the institution of the Dalai Lama could end, if the Tibetan people felt no further need …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Who will choose the next Dalai Lama: Tibet or China?

Firstpost

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has declared that his reincarnation will be born outside China, directly challenging Beijing’s claim that it alone can appoint his successor. File Image/Reuters The Dalai Lama has for the first time explicitly stated that his successor will be born outside China, putting a spotlight onto the longstanding dispute over the Tibetan spiritual leader’s reincarnation. …

India China Spiritual Tibetan Chinese Beijing His Successor

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tibetan parliament-in-exile warn against Chinese interference in Dalai Lama succession

Hindustan Times

The Dharamshala-based Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has reiterated that the process of recognising the reincarnations of lamas in Tibetan Buddhism is solely and uniquely a Tibetan religious tradition, rejecting alleged interference from China. This year the 14th Dalai Lama will attain 90 years of age and plans are underway both officially and by the Tibetan civil society to mark this occasion with …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

The next Dalai Lama too may be a 'separatist' for China

Firstpost

In his new book, the Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in a free country outside of Chinese control The Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in the “free world” outside of Chinese-controlled territories. “Since the purpose of a reincarnation is to carry on the work of the predecessor, the new Dalai …

India China Tibetan Chinese Free His Successor Tibet

2 weeks, 5 days ago

China slams Dalai Lama, says Beijing will choose Buddhist leader's successor

Hindustan Times

China's foreign ministry has criticised the Dalai Lama after he claimed in his new book 'Voice for the Voiceless' that the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism would be born outside China, reported news agency Reuters. China has criticised the Dalai Lama for his comments on his successor being born outside Chinese territory Addressing the leader's claims, it said, “He …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China

Al Jazeera

Tibetan spiritual leader says in a new book that his people’s aspiration for freedom cannot be indefinitely delayed. The Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in the “free world” outside of China. “Since the purpose of a reincarnation is to carry on the work of the predecessor, the new Dalai Lama will be born in the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China

CNN

New Delhi Reuters — The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago. “Since the purpose of a reincarnation is to carry on the work of the predecessor, …

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Dalai Lama says successor to be born outside China amid dispute over Himalayas

ABC

The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has said in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago. The 89-year-old's new book Voice for the Voiceless marks the first time the Dalai Lama has specified that …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tibetan government-in-exile reaffirms middle-way approach amid China conflict

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: The Tibetan government-in-exile, also known as Kashag, has reinforced its pledge to the Dalai Lama's middle-way approach concerning the ongoing China-Tibet conflict. In an official statement released on the 66th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day, Kashag highlighted the Chinese government's strategy to erase Tibetan identity under the guise of promoting national unity and condemned the extensive policies …

Tibetan Middle Way Approach

1 month, 2 weeks ago

India steps up Dalai Lama’s security over potential threat to his life

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Indian government has increased …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dalai Lama gets Z-category security from government after threat intel: Sources

India Today

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday provided a Z-category security to Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, based on intelligence threat assessments, sources told India Today TV. Dalai Lama's security has been upgraded based on the threat assessment report given by the Intellegence Bureau. Under this enhanced security arrangement, the 89-year-old spiritual leader will get a total of 33 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', his team rejects preconditions

The Hindu

China hopes the Dalai Lama can "return to the right path," and is open to discussions about his future as long as certain conditions are met, Beijing said on Monday, a proposal rejected by the Tibetan parliament-in-exile in India. The Dalai Lama needs to openly recognise that Tibet and Taiwan are inalienable parts of China, whose sole legal government is …

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Dalai Lama needs to 'return to right path' for Tibet talks to start, says China

Firstpost

The Dalai Lama, who has stayed in exile in India since 1959, needs to ‘return to the right path’ for talks to start regarding Tibet, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun China has said that the talks regarding Tibet can resume but the Dalai Lama will need to “return to the right path”. It is in this backdrop that …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China open to Dalai Lama's return to Tibet after 65 years if he 'returns to right path'

ABC

China says it is open to the Dalai Lama returning after more than 65 years in exile in India if the leader of Tibetan Buddhism can "return to the right path". A foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a press conference on Monday China was open to talks about the future of the Dalai Lama as long as he abandons …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dalai Lama departs Dharamshala for Bylakuppe in Karnataka

Hindustan Times

Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on Friday departed from his exile home Dharamshala via Kangra Airport to Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement in south India for extended stay. Officiating Sikyong Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra and speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile formally escorted the 89-year-old spiritual leader till the Kangra Airport. Starting His journey from the Main Tibetan …

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3 months ago

China signals it's setting stage for Dalai Lama's succession as Tibetan spiritual head nears 90

Firstpost

A visit of a senior Chinese ideologue to a Tibetan exhibition on the Dalai Lama’s succession has signalled that Beijing has started setting the stage for the issue of succession Even as the Dalai Lama has assured his followers that he is in good health, the Chinese regime appears to be setting the stage for the succession struggle. The newspaper …

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7 months, 1 week ago

China opposes any country allowing Dalai Lama to visit: Foreign Ministry

The Hindu

“China firmly opposes any country allowing the Dalai Lama to make visits under any pretext,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday Senior officials from the U.S. State Department and the White House met with the Dalai Lama in New York on Wednesday and "reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to advancing the human rights of Tibetans," the State …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Imposing on questions of faith will get China nowhere

Hindustan Times

These days, one often hears that China may choose the next Dalai Lama. Kangra, Jun 19 : The Bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Michael McCaul and former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at his residence in Mcleodganj, Kangra on Wednesday. Unlike the Panchen Lama’s case, where the real Panchen Lama along with …

China Chinese Beijing Dalai Lama Tibetans Lama Dalai

8 months, 2 weeks ago

The disinformation and viciousness of 'Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act'

China Daily

People visit the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, Feb 11, 2024. First, there is historical disinformation in the Act, the Act states: "Tibet has been part of China since ancient times is inaccurate," however, Tibet has been an inseparable part of China since ancient times. So it is ridiculous to claim in the Act that …

International Law China Tibetan Chinese Central Xizang Act

8 months, 2 weeks ago

US' Xizang act malicious and malign

China Daily

People visit the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, Feb 11, 2024. The US’ “Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020” openly supported the so-called “central Tibetan administration” and omitted statements affirming Xizang as part of China in subsequent human rights reports. The latest act attempts to further undermine international recognition of the fact that “Xizang …

International Law International China Rights Tibetan Chinese Xizang

8 months, 3 weeks ago

A happy birthday card from US' stacked deck

China Daily

This file photo taken on May 30 shows US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his meeting with the Czech President in Prague, Czech Republic. While it has become routine for the top US diplomat to issue such a Happy Birthday message on July 6 every year, the stressing that Tibetans should have the "ability to freely choose and venerate …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

A happy birthday card from US' stacked deck

China Daily

This file photo taken on May 30 shows US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his meeting with the Czech President in Prague, Czech Republic. While it has become routine for the top US diplomat to issue such a Happy Birthday message on July 6 every year, the stressing that Tibetans should have the "ability to freely choose and venerate …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dalai Lama turns 89, says he is physically fit

Hindustan Times

Dharamsala, Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama turned 89 on Saturday and in his birthday message said he is physically fit and is determined to continue his service to Lord Buddha's teachings. "Despite the surgery, I feel physically fit and wish to ask you to be happy and relaxed," he said, adding "I am determined to continue my service to …

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9 months, 1 week ago

China says Dalai Lama must 'thoroughly correct' his political views

ABC

In short: The Chinese foreign ministry says that the Dalai Lama must "thoroughly correct" his political views as a condition for contact with China's central government to resume. The Chinese foreign ministry says that the Dalai Lama must "thoroughly correct" his political views as a condition for contact with China's central government to resume. The Chinese foreign ministry says the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

US lawmakers' trip made with troublemaking intent: China Daily editorial

China Daily

Former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi along with Michael McCaul, the US Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, takes part during a function at the Dalai Lama's temple after meeting with him in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India, June 19, 2024. A US bipartisan delegation of seven lawmakers, headed by Republican representative Michael McCaul and including former House speaker …

Beijing Xizang Cia Lama Dalai Intent China

9 months, 1 week ago

US lawmakers' trip made with troublemaking intent: China Daily editorial

China Daily

Former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi along with Michael McCaul, the US Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, takes part during a function at the Dalai Lama's temple after meeting with him in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India, June 19, 2024. A US bipartisan delegation of seven lawmakers, headed by Republican representative Michael McCaul and including former House speaker …

China Beijing Xizang Cia Lama Dalai

11 months, 1 week ago

Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering

LA Times

Lama Rod Owens lies in the yard of his childhood home in Rome, Ga. Owens is an influential voice in a new generation of Buddhist teachers, focusing his work on social change, identity and spiritual wellness. “Being a Buddhist or a spiritual leader, I got rid of trying to wear the part because it just wasn’t authentic to me,” said …

Buddhism Spiritual Black Work Tibetan South Christian

1 year ago

Tibet's democratic development an inevitable choice

China Daily

People visit the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, Feb 11, 2024. The feudal serfdom in Tibet started in the late ninth century and matured after the 14th century, profoundly influencing the region's social structure and people's lives. And the entry of the People's Liberation Army and a large number of central government officials into Tibet …

China Social Democratic Reform Tibetan Chinese Xizang Feudal

1 year ago

Tibet's democratic development an inevitable choice

China Daily

People visit the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, Feb 11, 2024. The feudal serfdom in Tibet started in the late ninth century and matured after the 14th century, profoundly influencing the region's social structure and people's lives. And the entry of the People's Liberation Army and a large number of central government officials into Tibet …

China Social Democratic Reform Tibetan Chinese Xizang Feudal

1 year ago

Tibetans fear for future as they recall failed uprising against China

The Hindu

March 07, 2024 12:07 pm | Updated 12:07 pm IST - Dharamsala, India The Dalai Lama, wrapped in red and yellow robes, urged chanting monks and nuns in his latest public prayers to help heal the world with their "compassionate heart". "Being a good human being is everybody's responsibility," he said, weeks ahead of Sunday's commemorations of the failed Tibetan …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Reading the power games in Beijing

Hindustan Times

Beijing ended months of speculation and made it public that General Li Shangfu is no more the country’s defence minister. Li, who was appointed to the defence ministry in March, and former foreign minister Qin Gang, have been removed from China’s powerful state council. China’s intransigent political system is not accountable to the public and hence, there is no explanation …

China Beijing

1 year, 5 months ago

The dilemma over the next Dalai Lama and the tenuous lives of Tibetans in Dharamshala

The Hindu

The line begins at the base of the hill every morning, as tourists, devotees and disciples wait to see the Dalai Lama, after crossing rigorous security checks and leaving bags, belongings and everything except a silk scarf or khata as an offering to him. The ‘splittists’ The Dalai Lama exudes optimism of achieving this demand, despite the fact that China …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Tibetans want more autonomy, not independence or political separation from China: Dalai Lama

The Hindu

Tibetans are asking for more autonomy, but not political separation, asserted Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama, and said that while he wishes to revisit Lhasa, he would prefer to live on in Dharamshala. Then we can help millions of Chinese, political separation, and remaining a part of the People’s Republic,” the Dalai Lama said while speaking to a small group …

India China Chinese Lhasa Buddhist Dalai Lama Dharamshala

1 year, 7 months ago

U.S. hits China on 'forced assimilation' of Tibetan children

The Hindu

The U.S. said on August 22 it was imposing visa sanctions on Chinese officials pursuing "forced assimilation" of children in Tibet, where UN experts say one million children have been separated from their families. "These coercive policies seek to eliminate Tibet's distinct linguistic, cultural and religious traditions among younger generations of Tibetans," Mr. Blinken said in a statement. "We urge …

China Children Schools Tibetan Boarding Chinese Blinken

1 year, 8 months ago

'Now China is also changing,' says spiritual leader Dalai Lama

India TV News

Spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday asserted that he can be a mediator to solve the long-ongoing China-Tibet issue. As the community marked the 64th Tibetan Uprising Day on March 10, Dalai Lama called for ending violence on the basis of religion in the world. Spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday said, "I am always open to talk. I am …

China Tibetan Chinese Dalai Lama Dharamshala Lama Dalai

1 year, 9 months ago

Succession on the Tibetan plateau: What's at stake in the battle over the Dalai Lama's reincarnation?

ABC

In China, a group of atheists has long dictated how the country's religious groups should practice their faiths. Communist officials are particularly concerned with one politically sensitive element of Buddhism: the succession of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, whose reincarnation lineage began in the 16th century. He wears a hat The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is steeped in …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Straddling the spiritual and the political - The Hindu

The Hindu

The 14th Dalai Lama always seems to remain in the news, more so for any leader of any community in exile or for that matter, any spiritual leader. The 14th Dalai Lama was both the spiritual and temporal ruler of Tibet till 1959, when he and his retinue fled to India, following unrest in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, and …

India China Spiritual Political Tibetan Western Chinese

1 year, 11 months ago

Dalai Lama’s tongue-sucking request was ‘innocent grandfatherly affection’, says Tibetan leader

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of the India-based …

India Video Tibetan Dalai Lama His Holiness Mr Tsering

1 year, 11 months ago

Amid Dalai Lama video row, Tibetan president says ‘pro-Chinese sources’ trying to malign leader’s image

Hindustan Times

Days after the controversy over a video showing Dalai Lama kissing a young boy, the Central Tibetan Administration, better known to the masses as the “government-in-exile”, sikyong Penpa Tsering has alleged that “pro-Chinese sources” were trying to malign the spiritual leader’s image. Central Tibetan Administration president Penpa Tsering has alleged that “pro-Chinese sources” were trying to malign the spiritual leader’s …

Karmapa Tibetan Dalai Lama Lama Dalai Sources Trying

1 year, 11 months ago

Dalai Lama ‘unfairly labelled’ over tongue video: Tibet leader

Al Jazeera

Penpa Tsering says the Dalai Lama was called names that really hurt the ‘sentiment of all his followers’. The head of Tibet’s government-in-exile has defended the Dalai Lama over a video of the Buddhist leader asking a boy to suck his tongue, saying the incident had demonstrated his innocent and affectionate side. Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong – or political leader …

Chinese Tibet Dalai Lama Lama Dalai Tongue Video

2 years ago

Tibet dying a ‘slow death’ under Chinese rule, says exiled leader

Al Jazeera

Head of Tibet’s government in exile addresses US Congress for the first time, says Tibetan language, culture and religion facing ‘unprecedented threat of eradication’. Exiled Tibetan leaders and officials in the United States have condemned China’s “cruel” policies in Tibet, accusing Beijing of separating families in the Himalayan region, banning their language, and engaging in non-consensual DNA collection. Addressing the …

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2 years ago

Mongolian boy named reincarnation of Buddhist spiritual leader by the Dalai Lama

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Mongolian boy born in …

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2 years ago

Dalai Lama names Mongolian boy as new Buddhist spiritual leader

Firstpost

The eight-year-old Mongolian boy born in US is one of a pair of twin boys named Aguidai and Achiltai Altannar. The news of the boy being named as the reincarnation brought contempt among secular nationalists and alarm among those who felt that it will provoke the rage of the country’s neighbour Dharamshala: The Dalai Lama has proclaimed a Mongolian boy …

China Chinese Named Boy Buddhist Mongolia Dalai Lama

2 years, 2 months ago

'China will interfere with Dalai Lama...' | Tibet-govt-in-exile CHALKS OUT strategy for democratic transition

India TV News

Dalai Lama: The Tibetan government-in-exile claimed to have devised a strategy for a democratic transition in the Tibetan leadership in anticipation of China's meddling in the succession of the Dalai Lama. Speaking to the media, Penpa Tsering, the president of the Tibetan government-in-exile, noted that a repetition of the 1995 appointment of a rival Panchen Lama by the Communist government …

India China Tibetan Chinese Pti Dalai Lama Lama

2 years, 2 months ago

China's efforts to destroy Buddhism won't succeed, says Dalai Lama

India Today

The Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama, while imparting his preaching in Bodh Gaya, accused China of trying to destroy Buddhism and said that it has failed in doing so as there are many people in China who believe in Buddhism. It's the same in Mongolia and in China too, though the system sees dharma as poison and trying to destroy …

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2 years, 5 months ago

60 Years After the Sino-Indian War

The Diplomat

In the eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh abutting China lies a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Tawang. Even though Chinese control of Tibet was still a few years away, Chinese scholars blame India’s cunning in taking advantage of Beijing’s military commitment in the Korean War at the time. An agreement signed by the two countries in 2005 stated that “in …

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