Episode notes
Why did the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations get international headlines? The observances involved not only communal celebration, but also important announcements from the Dalai Lama about his future reincarnation, a matter of both spiritual and political significance. The future of the Dalai Lama is central not only to the Tibetan community, but also to Chinese interests and the balance of power in Asia. Dr. Tenzin Dorjee (Columbia University) joins the pod to discuss how his research helps make sense of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.
For more on Tendor's research see:
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/beijings-dangerous-game-tibet
Keywords
tibetchinabuddhismdalai lama