The Dalai Lama affirmed that the Tibetan Buddhist institution will persist after his death, indicating that the next Dalai Lama should be recognized based on traditional customs. He emphasized that his successor will be born outside of China, contradicting Beijing's claims to control the process. The belief among Tibetan Buddhists is that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama has been recognized throughout history, originating in 1587. Current sentiments among Tibetan Buddhists include strong opposition to China's reign over Tibet and its authority concerning the Dalai Lama's future.
The next Dalai Lama should be found and recognised as per past Buddhist traditions, and my successor will be born outside China.
Beijing claims authority to find the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, referring to him as a separatist.
Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama can choose the body into which he is reincarnated, a tradition followed since 1587.
Most Tibetan Buddhists, both in Tibet and in exile, oppose China's strict control of Tibet and its influence over the Dalai Lama's succession.
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