The Dalai Lama confirmed that he will be reincarnated, ensuring the continuation of the Tibetan Buddhist institution. He emphasized that his successor will be found according to past traditions without Chinese interference. Tibetans see him as a vital symbol of their identity amid Beijing's control. The Dalai Lama, now 90, has been in exile, advocating for Tibetan autonomy. He stated that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which he established, has the authority to identify his successor, indicating that this process will reflect long-standing customs.
"No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter," he said, reiterating that the process must follow long-standing traditions. In previous statements, he indicated that his successor would be born outside of China.
The Dalai Lama represents the core of Tibetan identity for those resisting Beijing's control. He is revered as the human embodiment of Chenrezig, the god of compassion.
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