Dalai Lama ending Dalai institution

[Lux de Veritas]

Dalai Lama says successor not required - South Asia - Al Jazeera English

The Dalai Lama has told a German newspaper from his Himalayan homeland that he should be the last Tibetan spiritual leader, ending a centuries-old religious tradition.

His comments to the Welt am Sonntag newspaper echoed his previous statement that "the institution of the Dalai Lama has served its purpose", but were even more explicit.

"We had a Dalai Lama for almost five centuries. The 14th Dalai Lama now is very popular. Let us then finish with a popular Dalai Lama," he said in an interview published on Sunday.

"If a weak Dalai Lama comes along, then it will just disgrace the Dalai Lama," he added with a laugh, according to a transcript of the English language interview.

He also said: "Tibetan Buddhism is not dependent on one individual. We have a very good organisational structure with highly trained monks and scholars."

On the question of whether he may ever be able to return to Tibet, he said: "Yes, I am sure of that. China can no longer isolate itself, it must follow the global trend towards a democratic society."

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

That mafia house must close , its about time, not sure what is great about him he has not a single super power

He can't even float in air

 

[senheiser]

good news one overblown US puppet less

 

[terranMarine]

If he insist to die in front of the firing squad, please do return home

 

[dlclong]

He once said to be reincarnated in Russia，，，
After the Dalai passed away on succession question must appear split. Now the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, People around him also have a lot of contradictions.
Successive Dalai Lama and the Panchen Erdeni successor, need China's central government canonized and recognized. Once, the Sixth Dalai Lama was deposed by Emperor Kangxi. Now the 14th Dalai Lama is also be consented by the ROC government.

 

[Arya Desa]

A religion born in India ends in India. Truly romantic.

 

[Zsari]

And people accuse China of destroying the Tibetan religious and cultural tradition. He is so afraid of a Beijing appointed successor that he would rather destroy the institution all together.

 

[Okemos]

I really dislike any religious figure involved in politics. I guess that's the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Separation of religion and state is best for the people. An irrational belief system should not meddle with the state which should be governed with rational policies.

But who am I to judge whether this is right for the people of Tibet or not. Best luck to them.

 

[tranquilium]

And How does Dalai plan to enforce his opinion Tibetan affairs, which is an internal Chinese affair?

 

[Aepsilons]

Will not the Chinese Government allow him to retire and die in Tibet ? I hardly believe he's a threat now...

 

[3BOOM]

Will not the Chinese Government allow him to retire and die in Tibet ? I hardly believe he's a threat now...

of course, they will. they can not stand against the voice of the free world.

 

[Aepsilons]

of course, they will. they can not stand against the voice of the free world.

My view is that this man is old, his life is about to end. If the CPC allows him to live his last days in Tibet in prayerful solace, well, then, this would be seen as a transformation of CPC. CPC would be seen in a positive light, and who knows,...might even change the positions of some great powers regarding CPC.

 

[terranMarine]

My view is that this man is old, his life is about to end. If the CPC allows him to live his last days in Tibet in prayerful solace, well, then, this would be seen as a transformation of CPC. CPC would be seen in a positive light, and who knows,...might even change the positions of some great powers regarding CPC.

It would change the view of the world especially China and both Koreas if Japan teaches the correct and complete version of WW2 and stop the yakusuni war criminals visits. That will improve bilateral ties and increase trade.

 

[Aepsilons]

It would change the view of the world especially China and both Koreas if Japan teaches the correct and complete version of WW2 and stop the yakusuni war criminals visits. That will improve bilateral ties and increase trade.

Sure, I think this has to be explored. Perhaps, even just removing the class A criminals from Yasukuni shrine and placing them in another grave site. For the sake of fostering better relations with Korea and China, yes. It is a reasonable step...

 

[Cyberian]

A religion born in India ends in India. Truly romantic.

Another Indian failure?

My view is that this man is old, his life is about to end. If the CPC allows him to live his last days in Tibet in prayerful solace, well, then, this would be seen as a transformation of CPC. CPC would be seen in a positive light, and who knows,...might even change the positions of some great powers regarding CPC.

China is teaching this rebel a lesson.