Xi Jinping Visits Tibet as Dalai Lama’s Succession Looms

A power struggle is taking shape over choosing a successor to the 90-year-old Buddhist leader. In a trip to Tibet’s capital, China’s leader emphasized maintaining Beijing’s control.

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Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India

Sotheby’s had canceled an auction of the Piprahwa Gems after pressure from the Indian government. India said the relics were back in their “rightful home.”

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Shaolin’s ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Accused of Embezzlement, Affairs With Women

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women.

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How Suzanne Vega Spends Her Day Off Tour

Ms. Vega, best known for her 1987 hit “Luka,” slips around New York City mostly unnoticed as she goes from Buddhist meetings to Central Park and cozy dinners with her husband.

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A Space-Out Competition in Seoul Was Harder Than I Expected

I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected.

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Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure

The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.

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Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen

The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.

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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.

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The Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room Reopens at the Brooklyn Museum

The Rubin Museum Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room is reopening at the Brooklyn Museum, where it features both familiar treasures and some not seen in 10 years.

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India Seeks to Block Auction of Buddhist Religious Relics

A collection of jewels and holy relics is set to be auctioned by the family of a colonial-era English explorer. Now, the Indian government says it’s not theirs to sell.

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