PoliticsDalai Lama says his office has 'sole authority' to name successor
Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering by video as China watches
The Dalai Lama addresses via video the inaugural session at the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference in the northern hill town of Dharamshala, India, on July 2. © Reuters
KIRAN SHARMA
July 2, 2025 14:31 JST
Updated on July 2, 2025 19:15 JST
DHARAMSHALA, India -- Ahead of his 90th birthday this weekend, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said in a statement that the institution he represents will continue and that only members of his private office are responsible for selecting his successor.