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Why the Dalai Lama Continues to be a Counselor to Us All
At 90, the Dalai Lama is still one of the world's most powerful spiritual leaders, writes Pico Iyer. Here’s why.
Why the Dalai Lama’s Succession Is Complicated
Just before the Dalai Lama turned 90, he announced that his successor would be selected through the traditional process of ...
The Dalai Lama prepares for his successor — and to scupper China’s plans to name their own
The Dalai Lama has been such a thorn in the side of China. He influences thought in Tibet and Tibetans are the object of ...
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How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen – and who could it be?
Dalai Lama confirms that a successor will be chosen. Here’s how – and why it matters to Beijing, Washington, New Delhi.
Why the Dalai Lama Decided Not to Break From Tradition on His Successor
The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to ...
The Dalai Lama signals China should stay out of divine succession process
The exiled spiritual leader said only the organization that he founded can recognize the future reincarnation as anxiety ...
Dalai Lama turns 90, gets global support in challenge for China
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 and reincarnate after ...
Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequential
The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for ...
Tibetans in exile wonder: Will the next Dalai Lama be as charismatic as this one?
The Dalai Lama has announced that he intends to reincarnate, paving the way for a successor to take on a mantle stretching ...