Initially, the Dalai Lama pushed for Tibet's full independence, but since the 1970s he has adopted the "Middle‑Way Approach": accepting Chinese sovereignty but seeking autonomy for Tibet within China.

The search for the next Dalai Lama will not fully break from tradition, a process in which high-ranking lamas rely on dreams, ...

China has also sought to elevate other spiritual figures, particularly Tibetan Buddhism’s No. 2 figure, the Panchen Lama. A boy recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen disappeared soon after, ...

As the Dalai Lama turns 90, China prepares to name a rival successor. But the spiritual leader’s soft power has already ...

The Dalai Lama's long history as Tibet's leader-in-exile has resulted in multiple visits and forged friendships with world ...

The U.S gave a clear message of support for Tibet's efforts to protect its religious tradition at the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration.

China scolded U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and told Washington to "stop meddling" after he extended birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader.

The 14th Dalai Lama has confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama would continue, and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, ...

China is planning for the death of the globally admired spiritual leader. The United States should prepare as well.

There are multiple reasons why the MEA doesn’t dare to say “no one except Dalai Lama can decide his successor”, some of which ...

In an exclusive interview with India Today Global, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, President of the Central Tibetan Administration, ...

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