NPR

The Dalai Lama announces plans for a successor, signaling China won't have a say

DHARAMSHALA, India — Days ahead of his 90th birthday, Tibetan Buddhism's top spiritual leader said the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue. The Dalai Lama made the statement in a pre-recorded ...
NPR

The Dalai Lama turns 90. His reincarnation is stirring up conflict with China

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday today. Per Buddhist beliefs, the Tibetan Buddhist religion says he'll be reincarnated, but China says it has final say on who the next Dalai Lama will be.
OPB

Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90

Ashwini Bhatia / AP The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been ...
USA Today

Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated, spells out succession process

DHARAMSHALA, India, July 2 (Reuters) - The elderly Dalai Lama assured his followers on Wednesday that upon his death he would be reincarnated as the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and spelt ...
CNN

Dalai Lama marks his 90th birthday as crowds throng his home-in-exile

Thousands of people gathered in India’s Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama – a key milestone in the life of the spiritual leader and Nobel Peace laureate known for ...