Succession on the Tibetan plateau: what s at stake in the battle over the Dalai Lama s reincarnation? – Johansen se johansen.se - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from johansen.se Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
While the tradition of succession by reincarnation has prevailed in Tibetan Buddhism for centuries, China’s occupation of Tibet and subsequent attempt to control Tibetans has thrown up major questions. The recent recognition of the Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa has brought these back to the forefront.
Tibet's declaration of independence is a statement released by His Holiness the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso (1876–1933), on February 13, 1913.
In an attempt to undermine the true identity of Tibetans, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has started tweaking policies and rules related to the reincarnation
In an attempt to undermine the true identity of Tibetans, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has started tweaking policies and rules related to the reincarnation