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Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death

BBC News Wednesday, 2 July 2025 ()
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his deathThe exiled leader of Tibetan Buddhism issues a landmark announcement as he turns 90, ending years of uncertainty.
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 Dalai Lama Vs China: Tensions are surging as the Dalai Lama announces he has identified his successor, defying Beijing’s longstanding claim that only China can approve the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Chinese officials immediately rejected the declaration, calling it “illegal and...

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