Dalai Lama Expresses Desire for Longevity Amid Political Tensions
As he approaches his 90th birthday,the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader,the Dalai Lama,has expressed a heartfelt wish to live for at least another 30 to 40 years,ideally reaching 130. This statement, made during a prayer gathering organized by his followers, is not just a reflection of his personal aspirations but also carries notable political weight.
The backdrop to his comments is the ongoing debate about who will be the next Dalai Lama. china has asserted that no reincarnation will be recognized without its approval, while the Dalai Lama has firmly stated that the authority to determine his next incarnation lies solely with the gaden Phodrang trust.Since fleeing Tibet during the chinese invasion in 1959, the Dalai Lama has established a government-in-exile in Dharamshala, india, tirelessly advocating for Tibetan rights and raising global awareness. Though, the Chinese government views him as a separatist, complicating the already fraught political landscape surrounding Tibetan autonomy.
