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'Will be reborn,' declares Dalai Lama; Gaden Phodrang Trust in India to pick next spiritual leader

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The Dalai Lama has declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama will persist after his death, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust in India holding the authority to recognise his future reincarnation. He emphasised that the selection process should adhere to past Buddhist traditions, involving consultations with Tibetan Buddhist leaders and Dharma Protectors.
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