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The Dalai Lama today announced that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after him, with the crucial decision of his successor resting solely with “free Tibetans.” His statement, released on Tuesday, comes just days before his 90th birthday, providing much-anticipated clarity on the future of his spiritual lineage.
Statement Affirming the Continuation of the Institution of Dalai Lama
(Translated from the original Tibetan)
On 24 September 2011, at a meeting of the heads of Tibetan spiritual traditions, I made a statement to fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet, followers of Tibetan… pic.twitter.com/VqtBUH9yDm
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) July 2, 2025