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Irish Examiner
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Irish Examiner view: Tibet still a thorn in China's side
We are only too well aware that China likes to exert full control on all the territories and peoples over whom it claims authority. But, in the case of Tibet, the powers that be in Beijing have often been frustrated by the independent streak shown by its people and its leaders. China annexed Tibet in 1950 and crushed an uprising in its capital, Lhasa, nine years later, forcing many natives to flee, not least of whom was the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists and a focal point for the human rights struggle in his country. As he celebrated his 90th birthday last weekend, the Dalai Lama, who now lives in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, insisted that the search to find his successor would follow traditional practices and that China would have no say in the matter. This statement of intent was not warmly received. Beijing had previously insisted it alone has the authority to approve the next Buddhist leader, a move seen as an attempt to exert further control over the country's overwhelmingly Buddhist population. Although insisting he is merely 'a simple Buddhist monk', the Dalai Lama is worshipped as a living manifestation of Chenrezig, the Buddha of compassion. He is the 14th person to hold the title in a tradition stretching back over 500 years. He was thrust onto the Tibetan throne as a simple village boy in 1937 and is a god-king to his people, although he had to flee his native land after the Chinese annexed it. He escaped with thousands of his followers to India and established a government in exile there. Tibetans have long insisted they had been independent for centuries and accuse China of trying to wipe out Buddhist culture and language. For their part, the Chinese say Tibet is part of China. Many natives are insistent on full independence, but the Dalai Lama seeks only substantial autonomy and identity for his people and has advocated for a non-violent 'middle way' of peacefully achieving their aims. Although a Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1989, Beijing has consistently accused him of being 'a wolf in monk's clothing' and 'the scum of Buddhism'. Now, China wants to choose his successor and will not accept his view that his successor will be born in a free country. The Dalai Lama has long been a very public thorn in the side of the Communist Party and even now, at 90 years of age, he remains just that. Time to take car industry to task It is not before time that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) took the motor industry to task over its treatment of Irish motorists, particularly when it comes to the maintenance and servicing of cars. For too long now, the industry has taken a cavalier attitude towards its customers, in many cases discouraging them from choosing where they get their cars serviced and what parts they use to maintain them. All too often, when people purchase their cars from authorised dealers, there is small print contained in their protective warranties that they might not even notice, requiring them to only get their cars serviced or repaired by those dealers. Should they not do so, the guarantees in their warranty could be voided. However, as the CCPC pointed out in letters across the industry yesterday, such rules could break anti-competition law. It also advised that serious breaches of such laws could result in fines of up to €50m or 20% of a firm's turnover — whichever is higher — on conviction by a jury. The manner in which the industry railroads people into its preferred way of doing business has always been unsavoury, despite its claims of only doing so in order to guarantee the necessary quality of work. That people have no choice in the matter is problematic, that they have no alternative to paying the often-extravagant costs imposed on them as a result is also unfair. The CCPC's antitrust department has highlighted how restrictions on competition between independent repairers and authorised ones 'leads to higher prices and lower quality of service for motorists'. Restrictive practices have long been part of the modus operandi in any number of industries, but those in the motor business have long stood out as being both unfair and harmful to consumers. The fact that manufacturers and their distributors can prevent independent garages from accessing the likes of diagnostic equipment is patently wrong. These moves have been driven by complaints from consumers to the CCPC, which is a positive thing in itself, but the threat to act where illegal practices are identified, is truly good news for the customer. A living city The heart of any city is effectively a mirror of the character of the people who populate it but, in recent times, the absence of real people as residents of our city centres has denuded them of character and personality. Cork city centre is a case in point and in recent decades the reduction in the numbers of people living there has become a grave concern to anyone who remembers a vibrant and lived-in cityscape. They rightly despair at what it has become. That the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has called on the taskforce assembled to study how the city can remain a busy commercial hub while also finding more residential space, is a step in the right direction for the regeneration of the city's core areas. Having a thriving commercial heart by day and nothing other than largely deserted streets by night is in nobody's interests. Business and communities alike need to be catered for together rather than separately and the taskforce needs to assess the needs of both if the city's centre is to be returned to being a living, breathing entity. Cork needs that to happen. Read More Irish Examiner view: We cannot ease off on our efforts to tackle the climate crisis
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequential
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet's aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and the Dalai Lama's office will lead the search and recognize a successor in accordance with past tradition. The decision is consequential for most Tibetans, who have struggled for decades to keep their identity alive — in Tibet or outside in exile — and rallied behind the Dalai Lama for that cause. It could also irk China, which insists that it alone has the authority to approve the next religious leader, a move seen as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its control over Tibet's overwhelmingly Buddhist population. 'Simple Buddhist monk' hailed as a god-king Recognized worldwide in his red robes and wide smile, the Dalai Lama describes himself as a 'simple Buddhist monk.' But he is also worshipped as living manifestations of Chenrezig, the Buddhist god of compassion, and is the 14th person to hold the title of the Dalai Lama in a tradition stretching back 500 years. As a village boy, Tenzin Gyatso was thrust onto the Tibetan throne to become the Dalai Lama — a god-king to his people — in 1937. Soon after, Chinese troops swept into his homeland in the 1950s and crushed a failed uprising. He escaped with thousands of his followers to India and established a government in exile. Since then, the Dalai Lama has spent more than seven decades in exile, living an austere monastic life in regal isolation in the tiny, Himalayan town of Dharamshala. He has also jetted from capital to capital to try to force the aspirations of his tiny community onto the world agenda, uniting and mobilizing Tibetans inside and outside China. The face of Tibet's struggle for autonomy Tibetans in exile say they were effectively independent for centuries, and accuse China of trying to wipe out Tibet's Buddhist culture and language, and encouraging Chinese to move there from other parts of the country. Beijing insists Tibet is a part of China. While many Tibetans seek full independence, the Dalai Lama has long said that he seeks only substantial autonomy and identity for Tibetan people. He has advocated for a nonviolent 'Middle Way' for autonomy and religious freedom for Tibetan people through peaceful means. Beijing, however, accuses him of making efforts to wrest Tibet's control away from China and inciting rebellion among Tibetans. In the past, Chinese leaders have called him a 'wolf in monk's robes' and the 'scum of Buddhism.' In 1989, the Nobel Peace Prize committee honored him 'for his consistent resistance to the use of violence in his people's struggle.' In 2011, he relinquished his role as head of the self-proclaimed Tibetan government-in-exile and handed over political powers to a democratically elected government. Raging dispute With the Dalai Lama in his twilight years, the question looms about what happens after him. The Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in a free country, indicating that the next spiritual leader could come from among Tibetan exiles and not from China. China, meanwhile, is determined to control the succession of the Dalai Lama and insists that the reincarnation must be found in China's Tibetan areas, giving the Communist authorities immense power over who is chosen. Thus, many observers believe there eventually will be rival Dalai Lamas — one appointed by Beijing, and one by senior monks loyal to the current Dalai Lama. China has also sought to elevate other spiritual figures, particularly Tibetan Buddhism's No. 2 figure, the Panchen Lama. A boy recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen disappeared soon after, and Beijing produced its own successor, whose legitimacy is highly contested. Search for next Dalai Lama The search for a Dalai Lama's reincarnation begins only upon the incumbent's death. Traditionally, the successor has been identified by senior monastic disciples, based on spiritual signs and visions. They interpret signs, consult oracles and send search parties to the Tibetan region for a child who exhibits qualities of the previous Dalai Lama. It can take several years after the next Dalai Lama is identified as a baby and groomed to take the reins. That process might be undone this time as the Dalai Lama has said that he might leave written instructions for finding his reincarnation, or name his successor while still alive.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequential
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When tinnitus won't go away, do this (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo The decision is consequential for most Tibetans, who have struggled for decades to keep their identity alive - in Tibet or outside in exile - and rallied behind the Dalai Lama for that cause. It could also irk China, which insists that it alone has the authority to approve the next religious leader, a move seen as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its control over Tibet's overwhelmingly Buddhist population. 'Simple Buddhist monk' hailed as a god-king Recognized worldwide in his red robes and wide smile, the Dalai Lama describes himself as a "simple Buddhist monk." But he is also worshipped as living manifestations of Chenrezig, the Buddhist god of compassion, and is the 14th person to hold the title of the Dalai Lama in a tradition stretching back 500 years. Live Events As a village boy, Tenzin Gyatso was thrust onto the Tibetan throne to become the Dalai Lama - a god-king to his people - in 1937. Soon after, Chinese troops swept into his homeland in the 1950s and crushed a failed uprising. He escaped with thousands of his followers to India and established a government in exile. Since then, the Dalai Lama has spent more than seven decades in exile, living an austere monastic life in regal isolation in the tiny, Himalayan town of Dharamshala . He has also jetted from capital to capital to try to force the aspirations of his tiny community onto the world agenda, uniting and mobilizing Tibetans inside and outside China. The face of Tibet's struggle for autonomy Tibetans in exile say they were effectively independent for centuries, and accuse China of trying to wipe out Tibet's Buddhist culture and language, and encouraging Chinese to move there from other parts of the country. Beijing insists Tibet is a part of China. While many Tibetans seek full independence, the Dalai Lama has long said that he seeks only substantial autonomy and identity for Tibetan people. He has advocated for a nonviolent "Middle Way" for autonomy and religious freedom for Tibetan people through peaceful means. Beijing, however, accuses him of making efforts to wrest Tibet's control away from China and inciting rebellion among Tibetans. In the past, Chinese leaders have called him a "wolf in monk's robes" and the "scum of Buddhism." In 1989, the Nobel Peace Prize committee honored him "for his consistent resistance to the use of violence in his people's struggle." In 2011, he relinquished his role as head of the self-proclaimed Tibetan government-in-exile and handed over political powers to a democratically elected government. Raging dispute With the Dalai Lama in his twilight years, the question looms about what happens after him. The Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in a free country, indicating that the next spiritual leader could come from among Tibetan exiles and not from China. China, meanwhile, is determined to control the succession of the Dalai Lama and insists that the reincarnation must be found in China's Tibetan areas, giving the Communist authorities immense power over who is chosen. Thus, many observers believe there eventually will be rival Dalai Lamas - one appointed by Beijing, and one by senior monks loyal to the current Dalai Lama. China has also sought to elevate other spiritual figures, particularly Tibetan Buddhism 's No. 2 figure, the Panchen Lama . A boy recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen disappeared soon after, and Beijing produced its own successor, whose legitimacy is highly contested. Search for next Dalai Lama The search for a Dalai Lama's reincarnation begins only upon the incumbent's death. Traditionally, the successor has been identified by senior monastic disciples, based on spiritual signs and visions. They interpret signs, consult oracles and send search parties to the Tibetan region for a child who exhibits qualities of the previous Dalai Lama. It can take several years after the next Dalai Lama is identified as a baby and groomed to take the reins. That process might be undone this time as the Dalai Lama has said that he might leave written instructions for finding his reincarnation, or name his successor while still alive.
Al Arabiya
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Dalai Lama, God-King for Tibetan Buddhists, Will Have a Successor. That Decision Is Consequential
The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet's aspirations for greater autonomy but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and the Dalai Lama's office will lead the search and recognize a successor in accordance with past tradition. The decision is consequential for most Tibetans who have struggled for decades to keep their identity alive – in Tibet or outside in exile – and rallied behind the Dalai Lama for that cause. It could also irk China, which insists that it alone has the authority to approve the next religious leader, a move seen as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its control over Tibet's overwhelmingly Buddhist population. Recognized worldwide in his red robes and wide smile, the Dalai Lama describes himself as a 'simple Buddhist monk.' But he is also worshipped as a living manifestation of Chenrezig, the Buddhist god of compassion, and is the 14th person to hold the title of the Dalai Lama in a tradition stretching back 500 years. As a village boy, Tenzin Gyatso was thrust onto the Tibetan throne to become the Dalai Lama – a god-king to his people – in 1937. Soon after, Chinese troops swept into his homeland in the 1950s and crushed a failed uprising. He escaped with thousands of his followers to India and established a government in exile. Since then, the Dalai Lama has spent more than seven decades in exile, living an austere monastic life in regal isolation in the tiny Himalayan town of Dharamshala. He has also jetted from capital to capital to try to force the aspirations of his tiny community onto the world agenda, uniting and mobilizing Tibetans inside and outside China. Tibetans in exile say they were effectively independent for centuries and accuse China of trying to wipe out Tibet's Buddhist culture and language and encouraging Chinese to move there from other parts of the country. Beijing insists Tibet is a part of China. While many Tibetans seek full independence, the Dalai Lama has long said that he seeks only substantial autonomy and identity for Tibetan people. He has advocated for a nonviolent 'Middle Way' for autonomy and religious freedom for Tibetan people through peaceful means. Beijing, however, accuses him of making efforts to wrest Tibet's control away from China and inciting rebellion among Tibetans. In the past, Chinese leaders have called him a 'wolf in monk's robes' and the 'scum of Buddhism.' In 1989, the Nobel Peace Prize committee honored him for his 'consistent resistance to the use of violence in his people's struggle.' In 2011, he relinquished his role as head of the self-proclaimed Tibetan government-in-exile and handed over political powers to a democratically elected government. With the Dalai Lama in his twilight years, the question looms about what happens after him. The Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in a 'free country,' indicating that the next spiritual leader could come from among Tibetan exiles and not from China. China, meanwhile, is determined to control the succession of the Dalai Lama and insists that the reincarnation must be found in China's Tibetan areas, giving the Communist authorities immense power over who is chosen. Thus, many observers believe there eventually will be rival Dalai Lamas – one appointed by Beijing and one by senior monks loyal to the current Dalai Lama. China has also sought to elevate other spiritual figures, particularly Tibetan Buddhism's No. 2 figure, the Panchen Lama. A boy recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen Lama disappeared soon after, and Beijing produced its own successor, whose legitimacy is highly contested. The search for a Dalai Lama's reincarnation begins only upon the incumbent's death. Traditionally, the successor has been identified by senior monastic disciples based on spiritual signs and visions. They interpret signs, consult oracles, and send search parties to the Tibetan region for a child who exhibits qualities of the previous Dalai Lama. It can take several years after the next Dalai Lama is identified as a baby and groomed to take the reins. That process might be undone this time, as the Dalai Lama has said that he might leave written instructions for finding his reincarnation or name his successor while still alive.
Hamilton Spectator
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequential
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet's aspirations for greater autonomy , but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and the Dalai Lama's office will lead the search and recognize a successor in accordance with past tradition. The decision is consequential for most Tibetans, who have struggled for decades to keep their identity alive — in Tibet or outside in exile — and rallied behind the Dalai Lama for that cause. It could also irk China, which insists that it alone has the authority to approve the next religious leader, a move seen as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its control over Tibet's overwhelmingly Buddhist population. 'Simple Buddhist monk' hailed as a god-king Recognized worldwide in his red robes and wide smile, the Dalai Lama describes himself as a 'simple Buddhist monk.' But he is also worshipped as living manifestations of Chenrezig, the Buddhist god of compassion, and is the 14th person to hold the title of the Dalai Lama in a tradition stretching back 500 years. As a village boy, Tenzin Gyatso was thrust onto the Tibetan throne to become the Dalai Lama — a god-king to his people — in 1937. Soon after, Chinese troops swept into his homeland in the 1950s and crushed a failed uprising. He escaped with thousands of his followers to India and established a government in exile. Since then, the Dalai Lama has spent more than seven decades in exile, living an austere monastic life in regal isolation in the tiny, Himalayan town of Dharamshala. He has also jetted from capital to capital to try to force the aspirations of his tiny community onto the world agenda, uniting and mobilizing Tibetans inside and outside China. The face of Tibet's struggle for autonomy Tibetans in exile say they were effectively independent for centuries, and accuse China of trying to wipe out Tibet's Buddhist culture and language, and encouraging Chinese to move there from other parts of the country. Beijing insists Tibet is a part of China. While many Tibetans seek full independence, the Dalai Lama has long said that he seeks only substantial autonomy and identity for Tibetan people. He has advocated for a nonviolent 'Middle Way' for autonomy and religious freedom for Tibetan people through peaceful means. Beijing, however, accuses him of making efforts to wrest Tibet's control away from China and inciting rebellion among Tibetans. In the past, Chinese leaders have called him a 'wolf in monk's robes' and the 'scum of Buddhism.' In 1989, the Nobel Peace Prize committee honored him 'for his consistent resistance to the use of violence in his people's struggle.' In 2011, he relinquished his role as head of the self-proclaimed Tibetan government-in-exile and handed over political powers to a democratically elected government. Raging dispute With the Dalai Lama in his twilight years, the question looms about what happens after him. The Dalai Lama has said that his successor will be born in a free country, indicating that the next spiritual leader could come from among Tibetan exiles and not from China. China, meanwhile, is determined to control the succession of the Dalai Lama and insists that the reincarnation must be found in China's Tibetan areas, giving the Communist authorities immense power over who is chosen. Thus, many observers believe there eventually will be rival Dalai Lamas — one appointed by Beijing, and one by senior monks loyal to the current Dalai Lama. China has also sought to elevate other spiritual figures, particularly Tibetan Buddhism's No. 2 figure, the Panchen Lama. A boy recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen disappeared soon after, and Beijing produced its own successor, whose legitimacy is highly contested. Search for next Dalai Lama The search for a Dalai Lama's reincarnation begins only upon the incumbent's death. Traditionally, the successor has been identified by senior monastic disciples, based on spiritual signs and visions. They interpret signs, consult oracles and send search parties to the Tibetan region for a child who exhibits qualities of the previous Dalai Lama. It can take several years after the next Dalai Lama is identified as a baby and groomed to take the reins. That process might be undone this time as the Dalai Lama has said that he might leave written instructions for finding his reincarnation, or name his successor while still alive. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
