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Dalai Lama's reincarnation must comply with Chinese laws, religious rituals and historical conventions: Chairman of Xizang regional govt

Global Times

By Global Times Published: Aug 05, 2025 12:05 PM

In response to an inquiry on that the 14th Dalai Lama once again made remarks regarding his reincarnation, Gama Cedain, Chairman of the Xizang Autonomous Region People's Government, told a press conference on Tuesday that the reincarnation of Living Buddhas follows established religious rituals and historical conventions, and that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation has never been a matter for the Dalai Lama himself to decide.

The title of Dalai Lama has its historical legitimacy rooted in the central government, which holds the indisputable and ultimate authority over matters related to the Dalai Lama's reincarnation. This is a belief firmly upheld by the vast number of religious believers and forms an essential part of the religious rituals and historical conventions governing the reincarnation process, said the official.

The Dalai Lama's reincarnation has never been a matter for the Dalai Lama himself to decide. The reincarnation must comply with Chinese laws and regulations as well as religious rituals and historical conventions, and follow the process that consists of search and identification in China, lot-drawing from a golden urn, and central government approval, Gama Cedain said.