Dalai Lama Confirms Successor Will Be Born Outside Chinese Control

The Tibetan spiritual leader emphasizes the continuation of his lineage in the 'free world,' rejecting Beijing's authority over his reincarnation.

The Dalai Lama, nearing his 90th birthday, announced in his new book that his successor will reincarnate in the 'free world,' outside of Chinese-controlled regions.
He urged followers to reject any successor chosen by the Chinese government, which claims authority over the reincarnation process per its laws.
The Dalai Lama has lived in exile in India since fleeing Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, continuing to advocate for Tibetan autonomy and cultural preservation.
China maintains that the reincarnation must follow its legal framework, citing historical conventions and asserting control over Tibetan Buddhism.
The Dalai Lama's new book, 'Voice for the Voiceless,' recounts his decades-long struggle with China and calls for global solidarity to protect Tibetan identity and freedoms.