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'Fake’ Panchen Lama initiates Kalchakra after 50 years: Here is why Buddhists are unhappy
Ambikacm • 9 years agoIn 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
Fp Archives • 10 years agoChina 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
Fp Archives • 13 years agoA 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
Srinath Raghavan • 13 years agoAs 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
Fp Archives • 13 years agoTraditionally, 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
Fp Archives • 14 years agoIndia's case for establishing a Consulate in Lhasa is stronger than the US, which is playing hardball diplomacy with China on Tibet.