London, November 5 – India’s role in choosing the next Dalai Lama is shifting from a refuge to a protector of dignity and spiritual heritage, according to a recent discussion by the European Times.
When the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in India on the snowy frontier in 1959, he was not merely a refugee. He carried a thousand‑year‑old spiritual lineage into a country that had once been home to great Buddhist centers like Nalanda and Vikramashila. India welcomed him as a revered guest, honouring the sacred trust of Tibetan Buddhism.
Today, as the search for his reincarnation grows urgent, India is no longer just a safe haven. It is becoming the crucible where the future of Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama’s moral authority will be forged. If the new Dalai Lama is born in India, he would be a child of both exile and heritage—raised in a land where the Dharma first flourished, reinforcing the spiritual legitimacy of the office.
China has openly stated its wish to control the reincarnation process and install a Dalai Lama that it can influence. But legitimacy cannot be manufactured. In a democratic nation that guarantees religious freedom, India offers the trust, freedom, and authenticity needed for a true spiritual successor. By hosting the Tibetan government‑in‑exile and safeguarding the Dalai Lama’s teachings, India has become the de‑facto guardian of Tibetan spiritual sovereignty.
In a world split by identity politics and geopolitical rivalry, the Dalai Lama remains a rare voice of equanimity, compassion, and disciplined joy. His messages reach beyond Tibet and Buddhism, addressing the human condition. By nurturing this voice, India becomes more than a host—it becomes a steward of global conscience.
The next Dalai Lama, raised within India’s pluralistic embrace, would inherit Tibetan wisdom and the moral clarity of national icons such as Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Tagore. He would serve as a bridge between worlds, a child of exile who teaches belonging.
In short, India’s role is not one of control but of protection, ensuring that the next Dalai Lama can emerge with authenticity, dignity, and the respect of a worldwide audience.
Source: ianslive
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