As the Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday, he has made significant announcements regarding his succession, confirming that he will have a successor after his death and that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue. Amid increasing pressure from China, he expressed his commitment to ensure a process for his reincarnation and has vowed not to be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism. The spiritual leader is expected to outline how the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in a meeting with senior Buddhist monks, aiming to safeguard the succession from outside interference, particularly from China. Celebrations for his milestone birthday are also underway, drawing attention globally to the future of Tibetan Buddhism.