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At 90, the Dalai Lama braces for final showdown with Beijing: his reincarnation
For much of the past century, the Dalai Lama has been the living embodiment of Tibet’s struggle for greater freedoms under ...
Dalai Lama says he'll have a successor, after all — meaning he'd be reincarnated
The Dalai Lama says he'll have a successor, after all, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold ...
Dalai Lama says he hopes to live for another 40 years
The elderly Dalai Lama on Saturday said that he hopes to live for another 40 years until he is about 130 years old, days ...
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.
Dalai Lama says he hopes to live beyond 130 years
“I still hope to live for over 130 years,” the Dalai Lama told hundreds followers from around the world who gathered in the ...
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism says he won't be the last Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death ...
Dalai Lama lays out succession plan, denying Chinese efforts at control
The Tibetan Buddhist leader, who turns 90 on Sunday, appears concerned that Beijing will sweep in after his death to install ...
Dalai Lama shares major update on the future of his spiritual role
The Dalai Lama announced that the centuries-old institution bearing his name will continue after his death and warned that no ...