It is one of the most sensitive political issues in China: who has authority in Tibet? Many Tibetans revere the Dalai Lama and support his goal of greater autonomy from Beijing.
But to Chinese officials, the exiled spiritual leader is a traitor.
The role of Dalai Lama has been filled for centuries through "reincarnation". The current Dalai Lama, the 14th, turns 80 this year, and Beijing is keen to control the process of finding the 15th.
But the present Dalai Lama has said the role will one day end. Better to have no Dalai Lama than "a stupid one".
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-32032790
Great topic! I would have never thought there was something like this going on in the world.
ReplyDeleteWell, this is some very interesting news. I found it very strange that even the current Dalai Lama can see an end to the cycle.
ReplyDeleteWow this is incredible its scary for the followers to think that dalai lama will not reincarnate
ReplyDeleteWow that comment most have really stirred things up in china. I totally agree with the dalai lama though
ReplyDeleteI find it incredible that people seem not to know what reincarnation really means. I wonder what do they think it means?Do they believe, this person is being born over and over again?in a literal sense?
ReplyDeleteWow this must be a really big issue in China! Although the people may think it's a terrible thing, I have to agree with the Dalai Lama. I wonder what will happen next. This is very interesting and I will definitely be researching more about this.
ReplyDeleteI think it's very interesting, the intersection of a religious belief such as incarnation, and the political struggles regarding China and Tibet.
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting I wonder who is going to be the next Dalai Lama
ReplyDeleteThe followers of the religion must be anxious to see wether or not there will be a 15th Dalai Lama
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dalai Lama the 14th
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