Opinion | Dalai Lama's Succession: Why Beijing's Claim Of Panchen Lama's Veto Is Invalid

Opinion | Dalai Lama's Succession: Why Beijing's Claim Of Panchen Lama's Veto Is Invalid Reported By : News18.com Last Updated: June 29, 2025, 18:52 IST The intrinsic nature of Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and the widespread rejection of China’s appointed Panchen Lama demonstrate that “legitimacy cannot be imposed by decree” Beijing's attempts to control this spiritual process began in earnest in 1995. (Shutterstock) The recent high-profile meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Gyaltsen Norbu, Beijing's appointed Panchen Lama, after a decade-long hiatus, underscores China's aggressive campaign to dictate the future of Tibetan Buddhism. With the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday…