There has been speculation over the succession plan for the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader.
The Dalai Lama expressed hope to live another 30 to 40 years and confirmed that his successor will be chosen according to tradition, ending speculation over the future of the office. His announcement, made during a religious conference, stands in defiance of China’s claims to control the succession process.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Dalai Lama, who is almost 90 years old, hopes to live for many more years and has said that when he passes away, there will be someone chosen to be the next Dalai Lama, following special traditions, and he doesn’t want anyone else to decide who it will be.
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