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Dalai Lama Confirms He Will Reincarnate: China Claims Approval Rights Over Future Spiritual Leader
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 5:46am | 523The 14th Dalai Lama has confirmed he will reincarnate, asserting that his non-profit organization will have the exclusive authority to identify his successor. This declaration counters China‘s insistence that it will have the final say in choosing the next Buddhist leader. What Happened:...
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Dalai Lama To Deliver Major Address On 90th Birthday As China Tracks Succession Moves
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 5:22am | 410The 14th Dalai Lama will address a major three-day gathering of Buddhist religious figures this week ahead of his 90th birthday, as followers await details about his succession in a move that could escalate U.S.-China tensions and impact global market sentiment. What Happened: Beijing views the...
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Nancy Pelosi's Visit To Dalai Lama, Tibetan Parliament-In-Exile Angers China Ahead Of Biden Signing Key Bill On Region: 'Resolute And Forceful Measures' Will Be Taken
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 12:49am | 813China has cautioned against a group of U.S. lawmakers visiting India to meet with the Dalai Lama, a move that is likely to upset Beijing. The lawmakers intend to discuss a bill aimed at pressuring China to address the Tibet dispute. What Happened: A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers, headed...
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From Jeff Bezos To Will Smith: Top Celebs Who Have Joined Zuckerberg's 'Twitter Killer' Threads
Monday, July 10, 2023 - 4:25am | 1882If you’re finding a reason to hop on to the Threads app, you might just find one as a lot of popular names are now getting on the platform. The fastest growing social media app now has a long list of stars, and we bring you some of the top names. What Happened: Several high-profile...
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'Zuck My Tongue': Elon Musk Taunts Zuckerberg And Dalai Lama Over Twitter-like App
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 3:54am | 454Twitter owner Elon Musk taunted Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and the 14th Dalai Lama for considering the launch of a Twitter-like app. Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is currently building a text-based social media app to take on Twitter. What Happened: Musk took a jibe at...
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Buddhism And Marijuana: Is Weed OK?
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 12:39pm | 529This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Marijuana is seen as a tool for enlightenment, but what does Buddhism actually say about it? Buddhism is not the most popular religion in North America with less than 1 percent self-identifying, but its ideas...
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Oprah, Dalai Lama Could Be Early Users Of Zuckerberg's Twitter Alternative
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 6:03am | 591Mark Zuckerberg‘s Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has ramped up its plan to disrupt the social media sphere with an upcoming Twitter alternative by convincing some A-listers to join the platform. What Happened: Meta is in discussions with Oprah Winfrey...
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Fintech Focus For November 13, 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 7:51pm | 1822Quote Of The Day: The purpose of our lives is to be happy. - Dalai Lama Fintech Movers: Sandboxes offered by various federal and private banks, regulators, and large-scale organizations reflect the changing environment of bringing innovation to the table through collaboration. - MEDICI NYCE...