Panchen Lama

'Fake’ Panchen Lama initiates Kalchakra after 50 years: Here is why Buddhists are unhappy

In spite of being a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Buddhists, the news of the ongoing Kalchakra being presided over by the ‘fake’ Panchen Lama has not gone too well with the otherwise peace-loving Buddhist community. Find out why

Respect historic practice of reincarnation, China tells Dalai Lama

China has previously warned the Dalai Lama he has no right to abandon the tradition of reincarnation.

China appointed Tibetan lama makes first trip outside mainland

A Tibetan youth named by Beijing as the 11th Panchen Lama, but reviled by many Tibetans as a fake, made his first trip outside mainland China on Thursday.

As Dalai, China play cat and mouse, India must step in

As China and the Dalai Lama begin their manoeuvres for the post-Dalai phase, India needs to get into the picture to ensure a smooth compromise

Dalai Lama has doubts if spiritual post should continue

Traditionally, high lamas, Buddhist priests, can take years to identify a child deemed to be a reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, a search usually limited to Tibet, now part of China which regards the Dalai Lama as a dangerous separatist.

No more Chinese consulates in India until we get one in Lhasa

India's case for establishing a Consulate in Lhasa is stronger than the US, which is playing hardball diplomacy with China on Tibet.