By Terry Reis Kennedy
Perhaps you have heard the threats of the communist Chinese administration that they will be the ones who choose the next Dalai Lama. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has at various times announced that his next Incarnation might even be a western woman. Or, that he could likely be the last Dalai Lama.
Perhaps you have heard the threats of the communist Chinese administration that they will be the ones who choose the next Dalai Lama. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has at various times announced that his next Incarnation might even be a western woman. Or, that he could likely be the last Dalai Lama.
Referring to the current communist administration in China, His Holiness said, “… they say they are waiting for my death and will recognize a 15th Dalai Lama of their choice. It is clear from their recent rules and regulations and subsequent declarations that they have a detailed strategy to deceive Tibetans, followers of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and the world community. Therefore, as I have a responsibility to protect the Dharma and sentient beings and counter such detrimental schemes, I make the following declaration.”
“As I mentioned earlier, reincarnation is a phenomenon which should take place either through the voluntary choice of the concerned person or at least on the strength of his or her karma, merit and prayers. Therefore, the person who reincarnates has sole legitimate authority over where and how he or she takes rebirth and how that reincarnation is to be recognized. It is a reality that no one else can force the person concerned, or manipulate him or her.”
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