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BEIJING: Reincarnation of living Buddhas is a practice recognized and respected by the government at all levels, said a white paper issued on Friday by China s State Council Information Office.
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All reincarnated Tibetan living Buddhas must be looked for within the country, decided through the practice of lot-drawing from the golden urn, and receive approval from the central government, a white paper unveiled by the Chinese government said
Though Beijing asserts the Dalai Lama s successor needs its approval, observers say it remains concerned as the present Panchen Lama, the number two spiritual leader who was appointed by it after unseating the boy nominated by the Dalai Lama, has not gained much traction in Tibet.