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Who will be the next Dalai Lama? Succession plan uncertain ahead of his 90th birthday

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The Dalai Lama is set to mark his 90th birthday this week with the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism having said he will reveal details about his 'reincarnate', or successor, around the July the 6th date. Tensions continue to surround a succession plan. The Dalai Lama has said his reincarnate would be born 'in the free world'. A notion at odds with China, with Beijing insisting it will choose its own successor.
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