Dalai Lama announces reincarnation plan

• The 14th Dalai Lama has affirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after his death, responding to appeals from Tibetans.
• He said that his Gaden Phodrang Trust holds the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation.
• The Dalai Lama said that his successor will be born outside China and urged followers to reject any candidate appointed by Beijing.
• He reiterated that no one else has the authority to interfere in the reincarnation process, specifically excluding external interference.
• The Chinese government, which claims sole authority to name a successor, has accused the Dalai Lama of attempting to manipulate the reincarnation process.

IN FULL

Dalai Lama gives important update about his succession ahead of 90th birthday