If this prediction is true, it will be a decisive turn of history, and will give a new vision to the whole world. What the 14th Dalai Lama has said in recent years is not just religious views, but a revolutionary reconsideration on the traditional Tulaku system of Buddhism. They themselves have said that the next Dalai Lama can be an adult, and if the time is appropriate then a woman too.
Is it only a matter of spiritual development, or a spiritual answer on the political interference of China? Scriptures understand this shocking possibility in the tradition and modern context.
Challenge to tradition! Why the Dalai Lama said, the next Dalai Lama can be a woman
If a female dalai lama is more useful, then logically she should come. This statement was first made in 2009, and then repeated and clarified it in 2015 and 2019.
This statement of the Dalai Lama is completely opposite to the tradition, in which the rebirth of the child has been discovered for centuries. This time they are saying that in the interest of religion, the spirit of service should be paramount by rising above the form.
Do scriptures allow it?
Of course, in Mahayana Buddhism and Vajrayana tradition, there is no restriction to become a Bodhisattva on the basis of gender. It also has classical evidence:
The Sariputra Sutra (Mahayana) states that All Santient Beings Possess Buddha-Nature, Regardless of Gender. An example of this is also found. Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo is a female Yogini, who is recognized as female tulku in the west. At the same time, the main disciple of Yeshe Tsogyal Guru Padmasambhava, who is also called the Second Buddha.
Rebirth in adult form? Is this possible?
According to the 14th Dalai Lama, if the institution is not helpful anymore, I may choose not to reincarnate at all. This means that they are no longer considering the rule of rebirth in traditional infant form.
If someone can serve immediately by taking rebirth in an adult form from the point of view of public interest, then that form can also be valid. The Dalai Lama has repeatedly said that China can try to install a new Dalai Lama politically in Tibet.
That is why he cautioned the world that people should not recognize any dalai lama chowne for political ends by China i.e. people should not recognize any Dalai Lama selected by China for political purposes.
They associate the spiritual right of rebirth with sovereignty and self -determination. Which seems to be a big thing.
What can change?
| Potential change | Traditional rules | Dalai Lama’s suggestion |
| gender | Male only | Woman also possible |
| Age | Child only valid | Adults also possible |
| Regeneration system | steady | Flexible, timely |
| Role of China | Tibetan tradition | China’s intervention invalid |
What if the Dalai Lama becomes a woman?
If the next Dalai Lama descends in a female form, it will be a revolutionary event not only in the history of religion, but also in the fields of world leadership, politics, gender equality and religious Renaissance. Which can have serious matters-
- Revolution under global religious leadership
- Historical moment of women empowerment in Buddhism
- Political control challenge on religious rights
- Rethinking of rebirth procedure moving from ages
FAQ
Q1. Has any woman ever been a Dalai Lama before?
No, so far all the Dalai Lama has been men, but in the Mahayana tradition many women have become Bodhisattva and Tulaku.
Q2. Is it possible to regenerate in adult form?
The child has been traditionally discovered, but the Dalai Lama has indicated that an adult form may also be valid when needed.
Q3. Is this any strategy against China’s intervention?
Yes, it is considered a spiritual warning against religious sovereignty and China’s political interference.
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