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Thinking through the Dalai Lama's Succession

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The Future of the Dalai Lama: Succession and Geopolitics

This chapter examines the Dalai Lama's remarks on his succession as he approaches his 90th birthday, particularly the assertion that the next Dalai Lama could be born outside of China. It investigates the geopolitical ramifications of this claim on India-China relations, the legitimacy concerns over potential rival appointees, and the role of the Gadhan Fodrang Trust in the future of Tibetan Buddhism.

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