The Dalai Lama said Wednesday there will be a successor after his death. But China insists that it alone has the authority to approve the next religious leader. AP’s Sheikh Saaliq explains why the decision is consequential for most Tibetans. AP video by Shonal Ganguly, Rishi Lekhi and Ashwini Bhatia
Dalai Lama says Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, AP explains
The Dalai Lama said Wednesday there will be a successor after his death. But China insists that it alone has the authority to approve the next religious leader. AP’s Sheikh Saaliq explains why the decision is consequential for most Tibetans. AP video by Shonal Ganguly, Rishi Lekhi and Ashwini Bhatia