
As Dalai Lama approaches 90, Tibetans weigh future
New Delhi (AFP) April 21, 2025 - When the Dalai Lama turns 90 in July, the Buddhist monk, who for many exiled Tibetans personifies dreams of a free homeland, will ask if they want a successor.
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