Tibetan autonomy
China’s Xi visits Tibet amid rising controls over religion
By Associated Press — July 23, 2021
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to Tibet as authorities tighten controls over the Himalayan region’s traditional Buddhist culture, accompanied by an accelerated drive for economic development and modernized infrastructure. State media reported Friday that Xi visited sites in the capital, Lhasa, including the Drepung Monastery, Barkhor Street and […]
Why choosing the next dalai lama will be a religious – as well as a political – issue
By Brooke Schedneck — June 25, 2021
(The Conversation) — For Tibetan Buddhists it is important that they are in charge of the selection process for the next dalai lama, but China wants to appoint its own.
How the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation got included in Congress’ $900 billion relief bill
By Paul O'Donnell — December 24, 2020
(RNS) — The bill’s concern with reincarnation is aimed at reining in China’s meddling in Tibet’s religious affairs.
As Dalai Lama turns 85, his lineage’s future is as uncertain as Tibet’s
By Ira Rifkin — July 6, 2020
(RNS) — As the Tibetan Buddhist leader ages, a confrontation with China over the legitimacy of his successor looms.
Buddhist father-son struggle gives life to “My Reincarnation” documentary
By Daniel Burke — June 17, 2012
Imagine that thousands of people - including your father - recognized you as the reincarnation of a great Buddhist master. But you wanted no part of it.
Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize for work on science, religion
By Tracy Gordon — March 29, 2012
NEW YORK (RNS) The 2012 Templeton Prize, which recognizes "spiritual progress" in the world, was awarded to the Dalai Lama for his long-standing support of the engagement of religion and science. By Chris Herlinger.
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