The Drepung Monastery in Lhasa has the capacity to look for the exiled spiritual leader’s successor under Beijing’s ...

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 ...

In exile in India, Tenzin Gyatso explained in a book that his successor would be born outside China, while the Chinese ...

allowing users to find out more about religious figures in China, it said. By 2024, 93 newly reincarnated living Buddhas had been approved and recognized. The legitimacy and credibility of the ...

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 reincarnation of the Dalai Lama has become one of the most crucial levers for China’s control over Tibet. To understand why, it is essential to examine the deep religious, cultural and political ...

The Tibetan Buddhist leader said the choice of a successor should be made according to traditional practices and that lamas, ...

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

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

The central government and governments at all levels in Xizang Autonomous Region strictly follow the Measures on the Management of the Reincarnation ... out more about religious figures in China ...