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The Dalai Lama announces plans for a successor, signaling China won't have a say

The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama presides over an event celebrating his 90th birthday in Dharamshala, India.

The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.

(Image credit: Ashwini Bhatia)

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