The Dalai Lama Says He Plans to Reincarnate After His Death

Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate - but how is a successor chosen and why is it controversial?

The Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday by making his succession plans clear. But there could end up being rival spiritual leaders - one appointed by Beijing, and one by senior monks loyal to the current Dalai Lama.

The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that started when he indicated that he might be the last person to hold the role.

Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated, and only his trust can choose a successor

“The institution of the Dalai Lama will continue”, the Tibetan Buddhist leader tells followers, but Beijing says the identification of his reincarnation has to be done in China.

Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated, non-profit will name his successor

The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that a non-profit that he has founded will have the sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, countering China's insistence that it will choose the successor of the Tibetan spiritual leader.

Dalai Lama says he'll have a successor, after all — meaning he'd be reincarnated

The Dalai Lama says he'll have a successor, after all, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold the role and meaning he'd be reincarnated.

Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure

The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.