China wants to interfere in the process of reincarnation of Dalai Lama

China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday (2) that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama “must respect the Golden Uall draw procedure [sob posse do regime chinês, contendo nomes para o sorteio]”And the laws of the country, while ensuring that the significance of religion” does not suppose a restriction on religious freedom. “

“Dalai Lama’s reincarnation must respect the Golden Uall draw procedure, with the approval of the central government, and to be performed according to religious rituals, historical customs and existing national laws,” Mao Ning, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told a press conference.

Tibetan Buddhist leader began a three-day conference on Wednesday to discuss the future of his succession on the eve of his 90th birthday and said his intimate circle, represented by a foundation he created, would have the authority to choose his successor.

“No one else has the authority to interfere with this,” added the 14th Dalai Lama in a clear reference to China, who has considered him a separatist since his Tibeta escape in 1959.

Beijing claims that the successor will be chosen by China, and Dalai Lama replied that his reincarnation will be born outside China, asking his followers to reject any candidate chosen by the Chinese dictatorship.

Draw by the regime

“The reincarnation of living lamas is an exclusive tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, with over 700 years of history. Over time, it has given rise to a rigorous system of religious rituals and historical norms. The reincarnation of high Lamas, such as Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama, should be done through the Dourada ballot box, according to these protocols”, reiterated the spokesperson of the ministry. Foreign Relations.

She also emphasized that the current Dalai Lama “was recognized strictly following these rituals after the death of the 13th Dalai Lama, although, in his case, the nationalist government of the time issued a special order dispensing with the draw of the golden ballot.”

The rules promulgated by the Chinese government “seek to legally protect this traditional form of spiritual succession,” Mao justified, arguing that the signage of religion “does not suppose a restriction on religious freedom.”

“The survival and development of any religion must be adapted to the social environment and cultural traditions of the country. Tibetan Buddhism, which originated in China and has Chinese characteristics, is, in itself, a representative example of religious signage,” he added.