Succession of the 14th Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama title was created by Altan Khan in 1587. According to Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama is believed by adherents to be able to choose the body into which he is reincarnated. That person, when found, will then become the next Dalai Lama.

In the past, the 14th Dalai Lama has said that he could reincarnate as a person from outside of Tibet, as a "mischievous blonde woman" or not reincarnate at all. In 2025 he said that the institution of Dalai Lama will continue and be recognized exclusively by the Gaden Phodrang. Chinese officials have accused him of "flip-flopping" on the issue, while critics have accused the Chinese government of interfering in religious affairs. The Chinese government has stated that Tibetan affairs are China's internal affairs that brook no external interference.

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