Delegates from 28 Buddhist centres across nine European countries reaffirmed that the recognition of reincarnations, including Tibet’s spiritual leader – His Holiness the Dalai Lama, should be governed by Tibetan traditions, not by external authorities like Beijing.
The conference also urged the global community to reject any Chinese-appointed spiritual figures, emphasising religious autonomy and calling for solidarity in defending Tibetan Buddhist practices from political interference.
The Fourth Europe Tibetan Buddhism Conference, held in Belgium from September 13-14, 2024, conveyed a clear stance on the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation—a central issue for both Tibetan and Western Buddhists.
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Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) 