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The Dalai Lama says he hopes to live more than 130 years ahead of 90th birthday

HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA, JUL 5 – The Dalai Lama stated the Gaden Phodrang Trust alone will choose his reincarnation amid tensions with China and hopes to live beyond 130 years to continue his spiritual work.

  • On Saturday in Dharamshala, the 14th Dalai Lama declared he hopes to live beyond 130 years, aiming to dispel successor rumors amid rising China tensions.
  • The Dalai Lama's trust asserts sole authority to recognize his reincarnation, rebutting China's claim that a 'golden urn' selection method is needed amid rising tensions.
  • The Dalai Lama reaffirmed his wish to live beyond 130 years, asserting that his Gaden Phodrang Trust solely holds authority over his reincarnation amid tensions with Beijing.
  • The Dalai Lama's declaration to live beyond 130 years and reaffirmation of his institution's authority bolster Tibetan leadership amid China's claims and succession disputes.
  • The Dalai Lama reaffirmed that his institution will continue, with a successor chosen per tradition, countering China's claims and prompting activist Tenzin Tsundue to call it a 'punch in the face' for Beijing.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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