The Dalai Lama confirmed on Wednesday that he will have a successor to carry on the role of spiritual leadership to Tibetan Buddhists, in a statement issued during continuing celebrations to mark his ...

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama has announced that he intends to reincarnate, paving the way for a successor to take on a mantle stretching back 500 years after his death. But as he ...

Gaya: With spiritual leader the Dalai Lama not visiting Bodh Gaya for the second year in a row has dealt a blow to the local ...

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that ...

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Dalai Lama’s words highlight that happiness is not something we find outside ourselves, but something we cultivate through ...

Born July 6, 1935 in Amdo province; proclaimed as 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama at age two 1950 Becomes head of state and leads negotiations with Chinese on Tibe ...

The Dalai Lama underwent successful laproscopic surgery to remove a gallstone Friday, according to his spokesman. The 73-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader was hospitalized Thursday night. He is ...

As the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday this Sunday, the question of his succession looms large. The issue is captivating not only his millions of followers but also drawing significant ...