IHCNBT Declares Dalai Lama's Reincarnation a Sacred, Solely Religious Matter

The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) has firmly stated that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation is a sacred religious process and must remain free from external interference. During its first general assembly at the India International Center, IHCNBT emphasized respect for the Dalai Lama’s decisions about his future. President Lochen Tulku Rinpoche said Indian Himalayan Buddhists will fully support the Dalai Lama's choice. This statement follows the launch of the Dalai Lama’s new book, which highlights Tibet’s spiritual ties with India. The Indian National Sangha Council also backed the Dalai Lama’s institution and its continuation.