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People in Beijing visited the Lama Temple to burn incense and offer prayers as the Year of the Horse began.

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Cultural performances mark the occasion, while messages from global leaders are read out during the ceremony.

Tibetans fear China will eventually name a rival successor to the Dalai Lama, bolstering Beijing’s control over Tibet

Leaders from India, the United States and Taiwan offered their support to Tibet’s …

There has been speculation over the succession plan for the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader.
The Dalai Lama firmly rejected any Chinese involvement in the succession, insisting that “no one else has any such authority to interfere”.
In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.
Dalai Lama confirms that a successor will be chosen. Here's how - and why it matters to Beijing, Washington, New Delhi.
The Dalai Lama is lauded by his followers for his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for Tibet and has lived in exile in India since Chinese troops crushed an uprising in 1959.

Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader releases video statement in run-up to 90th birthday celebrations

The Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death,…

The exiled spiritual leader, who turns 90 this week, has met everyone from Nelson Mandela to Lady Gaga while campaigning for autonomy and religious freedom for Tibet

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