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The battle for the next Dalai Lama

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An existential moment for Tibet This video was sponsored by GiveWell. To find out more or make a donation, go to https://www.givewell.org Join Newpress, our community-driven hub for creator journalism: https://newpress.com/start This video explores the centuries-old role of the Dalai Lama and the spiritual foundations of Tibet. It traces how a sacred tradition of reincarnation has been drawn into a modern geopolitical struggle. The story reveals China’s efforts to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama and reshape Tibetan Buddhism from within. For many Tibetans, this is not merely…

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