Even living Buddhas aren’t above the law in China. A new book written by the Dalai Lama, the highest authority in Tibetan Buddhism and considered the manifestation of bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, ...

In exile in India, Tenzin Gyatso explained in a book that his successor would be born outside China, while the Chinese authorities intend to appoint their own Dalai Lama.

The Dalai Lama’s book reveals that his successor will be born in the free world, firmly establishing the reincarnation outside China.

He is believed to be the reincarnation of the previous holder of the title and an immortal avatar of the Buddha Avalokiteśvara, bodhisattva of compassion. The office was the religious and ...

The Tibetan Buddhist leader said the choice of a successor should be made according to traditional practices and that lamas, in which monks would conduct the search, setting up a clash with Beijing’s ...

“Since the purpose of a reincarnation is to carry on the work of the predecessor ... exile who is engaged in anti-China separatist activities under the cloak of religion. “On the Tibet issue, China’s ...

The ancient Irish were at least familiar with the notion of reincarnation, as Irish mythology shows. The Druids left us no written record of their religion or the belief system of our ancient ...

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has declared that his reincarnation will be born outside China, directly challenging Beijing’s claim that it alone can appoint his successor. Traditionally, senior ...

The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) has issued a strong resolution affirming its respect for ...

The Dalai Lama has declared that his successor will be born outside of China to ensure freedom from Chinese control, ...