Dalai Lama

Why Tibet & Dalai Lama make China nervous

Even as the Dalai Lama has called for a 'middle way' approach, the Communist Party of China (CPC) cannot come to terms with the idea of co-existing with Tibetans as its totalitarian ethno-nationalist state has no room for a non-Han group or leader — and certainly not for someone like the Dalai Lama whom his followers revere like a god.

Can China arm-twist Tibet issue like Taiwan? Expert says it's not so easy

China is set to use its financial and military might to arm-twist nations on the Tibet issue just like it has coerced nations into derecognising Taiwan, but it's not going to be easy as the Tibetan movement —unlike the Taiwan issue— does not rest on formal recognition but on belief system that transcends nations and communities, says Eerishika Pankaj, the Director of Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA).

Beyond faith: Why Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is a geopolitical tussle & not just about Tibet

With the announcement of his reincarnation ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama made it clear that Tibetans will not bow to China. The Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is not just a matter of faith but it is a geopolitical contest that goes far beyond Tibet to the roots of the Communist China’s expansionism and the Dalai Lama is at the vanguard to challenge it.

Why Dalai Lama’s succession is Bharat’s strategic imperative and moral duty

With the Dalai Lama turning 90, the stakes could not be higher. A manipulated succession would permanently compromise the Tibetan movement and also hurt Bharat’s strategic interest

'Reincarnation not his call': Rattled Chinese envoy clashes with Dalai Lama over succession plan

China’s statement came after the 14th Dalai Lama few days back made it clear that a trust — not the Chinese government — will decide on matters of succession

Barefooted and dressed like a guard: How the Dalai Lama fled Tibet and made India his home

Today, he’s a frail 90. But in March 1959, in his early 20s, the 14th Dalai Lama undertook perhaps one of the most difficult journeys of his lifetime — fleeing Tibet under the cover of darkness, disguised as a soldier, to escape Chinese authority. Two weeks later, he arrived in India, which he has since adopted as his home

Dalai Lama turns 90 tomorrow: Tibetan struggle enters its most uncertain chapter

The 14th Dalai Lama has clearly said that his reincarnation should be decided by Tibetans and Buddhists, and no one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter

Dalai Lama dismisses succession buzz, vows to serve for 30-40 more years at 90

Amid swirling speculation about the future of Tibetan spiritual leadership and China’s potential role in choosing his successor, the Dalai Lama remains steadfast

What is the Gaden Phodrang Trust that will find Dalai Lama’s successor?

The Dalai Lama has declared that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust will have the authority to identify his next reincarnation. With this, he made it clear that China would have no role in choosing his successor as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists. The Gaden Phodrang Trust is one of three bodies associated with the Dalai Lama and is specifically tasked with identifying his next reincarnation

Tibet vs China: India backs ‘established convention’ in choosing next Dalai Lama

On Wednesday, the 14th Dalai Lama, who turns 90 this Sunday, stated that the centuries-old institution of the Dalai Lama would continue and that the Gaden Phodrang Trust would have the “sole authority” to recognise his reincarnation