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Dalai Lama, global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90
The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, ...
How A Suspicious Invite Forced Dalai Lama To Flee Tibet And Escape To India
On afrigid night over six decades ago, as artillery fire echoed in the distance and Chinese forces encircled the Tibetan ...
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The Dalai Lama turns 90 amid reaction to succession announcement
The Dalai Lama turns 90 on Sunday and celebrates his birthday amid reaction to his recent announcement that he, not China, will choose his successor.
Who Will Be Next Dalai Lama? Tibetan Leader Set To Detail Succession
The 14th Dalai Lama turns 90 on Sunday and is expected to give his clearest signal yet on how his reincarnation will be ...
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism says he won't be the last Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death ...
Dalai Lama At 90 Rebuffs China’s Golden Urn Ritual, Vows Free-world Successor In Exile
Marking his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama directly challenged China’s efforts to control Tibetan Buddhist succession. He ...
Why the Dalai Lama Continues to be a Counselor to Us All
At 90, the Dalai Lama is still one of the world's most powerful spiritual leaders, writes Pico Iyer. Here’s why.