Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90?
Published: 7/1/2025
The Dalai Lama, turning 90, may reveal a succession plan at his birthday celebration in northern India. Amid anticipation, he is expected to provide insight into his eventual successor, with his office confirming a video message and a statement on Wednesday. Speculation surrounds whether the spiritual leader will outline a framework for the institution of the Dalai Lamas and who his successor might be, as tensions with Beijing persist over this issue.
