Tibetans are celebrating the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with prayers, cultural events, and rituals. A long life prayer ceremony and key discussions on his reincarnation are planned. Celebrations will continue in Delhi with global Buddhist leaders and scholars attending a major event on July
Renowned French Tibetologist Claude Arpi on Saturday noted China was "very upset" ahead of an anticipated statement by the 14th Dalai Lama regarding the sensitive issue of his reincarnation.
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting religious freedom and human rights for the Tibetan people, especially concerning the reincarnation of the 14th Dalai Lama.
German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Frank Schwabe, has urged the Chinese Government to free the 11th Panchen Lama, Jetsun Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo, also known as Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, and to cease its interference with the religious practices of Tibe
The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) has issued a resolute statement affirming their unwavering respect for the reincarnation process of the Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, emphasizing that it should remain free from any external interference.
Speaking to ANI, Tsering said that the Dalai Lama himself has to decide where he is going to be reborn and to whom he is going to be reborn and added that it is not something that a government can decide, particularly the one who does not believe in any religion.
The report cited two Chinese policy documents that reveal an ominous strategy designed by the country to control the matters of Tibetan religious identity and target the Tibetan people and the broader international Buddhist community as a means to "secure authority in Tibet and build influen
Worshipped and regarded as a reincarnation of Gautam Buddha, Bomjan had a significant number of disciples but has been on the run since early 2020 are complaint was filed against him for sexual exploitation by female disciples.
In the attendance of more than 5,600 people at the March 2023 ceremony in Dharamsala, India, Dalai Lama identified a young boy to be the reincarnation of the Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche.
The Chinese state has made intense efforts to subjugate Tibet and its people. The latest in this series is the propaganda being aired on state television through programmes aimed at showing that Buddhism is an "ancient Chinese religion" with Chinese characteristics.