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When China invaded Tibet in 1950, it promised to bring modernity to the isolated feudal kingdom. Instead, it brought a reign of religious and cultural repression that drove into exile the Tibetan government, including its supreme religious and political leader, the Dalai Lama. At his cottage in McLeod Ganj, India, the Dalai Lama, 69, spoke with TIME's Alex Perry...
There are two opinions. Some say, Yes, once the Dalai Lama passes away, the whole Tibetan issue will die. Another opinion is that the grievance will still be there or will even become stronger, but there will be no one to guide and persuade Tibetans, [so] Tibet becomes more difficult to handle. Which is correct? I do not know. Wait until my death. [Laughs.] Then reality will answer...
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE POSITION OF THE DALAI LAMA AFTER...
...institution of the Dalai Lama, and whether it should continue or not, is up to the Tibetan people. If they feel it is not relevant, then it will cease. But if I die today, I think they will want another Dalai Lama. Will the Chinese accept this? [No,] the Chinese government most probably will appoint another Dalai Lama, like it did with the Panchen Lama. Then there will be two Dalai Lamas--one, the Dalai Lama of the Tibetan heart, and one that is officially appointed...
...QUESTIONS: The Dalai Lama on Tibet, China and his future...