China objects to Dalai Lama’s plan, says ‘seal of approval’ must

10 months ago

A war of words has broken out between the Chinese and Tibetans after the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, announced continuation of the institution of the Dalai Lama.

China on Wednesday rejected the Dalai Lama’s succession plan, insisting that any future heir must receive its seal of approval, adding a new chapter to Tibetan Buddhism’s decades-long struggle with the Chinese ruling Communist Party.

The Tibetan spiritual leader on Wednesday said that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust will have the authority to recognise the future reincarnation.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning at media briefing in Beijing responded to the Dalai Lama’s announcement saying the reincarnation must follow the principles of domestic recognition, the ‘Golden Urn’ process, and approval by the central government, in line with religious traditions and laws”.

Mao Ning said the tra...

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