Vue lecture

The Dalai Lama at 90: His Nation Faces a Moment of Truth

The Tibetan spiritual leader has vowed to reveal a succession plan when his birthday is celebrated on July 6. He may get creative to thwart Chinese interference.

© Atul Loke for The New York Times

The Dalai Lama at the main Tibetan temple in Dharamsala, India, in 2024.
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