Dalai Lama vows he won’t be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism

It’s been confirmed by the Dalai Lama that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue beyond his lifetime, maintaining a long-standing tradition within Tibetan Buddhism. He emphasized that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust holds the authority to recognize his successor, rejecting interference from external entities, particularly the Chinese Communist Party. This declaration comes amid ongoing tensions over Tibet’s future and the spiritual leadership’s role in preserving Tibetan culture and autonomy. His announcement sets the stage for the complex process of succession and the challenge of competing influences on the recognition of the next Dalai Lama.