Dalai Lama confirms reincarnation tradition will continue after him

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As celebrations begin in India ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama has ended years of speculation by affirming that the spiritual lineage of the Tibetan Buddhist leader will not end with him. Reiterating the centuries-old tradition of reincarnation upheld since 1587, he declared that his successor should be chosen through established Buddhist practices, ensuring continuity of the revered institution.

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Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama presides over an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India. (AP)

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Tibetan officials make an offering to their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India, ahead of his birthday according to the Gregorian calendar on July 6. (AP)
 

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Attendant monks help Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to leave after presiding over an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India. (AP)
 

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Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks at an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar in Dharamshala, India. (AP)
 

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Devotees attend an event celebrating Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India. (AP)
 

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Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama presides over an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar in Dharamshala, India. (AP)
 

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Devotees greet Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama as he leaves after an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India. (AP)

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