Yes, a new Dalai Lama can be recognized before the current one passes away, though traditionally, the search for a new Dalai Lama begins after the current one’s death. The process involves a series of rituals and signs that lead to the identification of the reincarnation. However, the current Dalai Lama has indicated that he may choose to leave instructions for his succession or even consider the institution's future, depending on the circumstances surrounding Tibet and its people.
If the 6th Dalai Lama was the same with the 5th Dalai Lama, then there is only one who had been reincarnating life-after-life. According to his current Title The 14th Dalai Lama (Mongolian for "Ocean of Wisdom"), then, thirteen Dalai Lamas have ruled Tibet before the current Dalai Lama. Pram Nguyen
13 before the current, 14 in total.
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The current Dalai Lama is the 14th Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama is born as such but must be found. The current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and ultimately the reincarnation or a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion . He was born two years after his last incarnation ended.Senior Tibetan monks recieve information during meditation which helps them track down the new Dalai Lama. They have a secret set of criteria which they use to determine whether the child they have tracked down is the Dalai Lama. Familiarity with the possessions of the previous Dalai Lama is considered the main sign of the reincarnation. The search for the reincarnation typically requires a few years.The current Dalai Lama is was born Tenzin Gyasto
The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama. He was born in 1935 and he is still alive.
The 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso.
The Dalai Lama won't retire. Like being a Bishop, being a Lama is a job for life. At the Dalai Lama's death, a new Dalai Lama will be chosen by the High Lamas of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
The cast of Dalai Lama Awakening - 2014 includes: The Dalai Lama as himself
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The Dalai Lama resided in Tibet before exiling to India in 1959 due to Chinese invasion of Tibet.
The Dalai Lama is seeking to split Tibet from China. Chinese Gov't wants to retain the military strategic significance of the Tibetan Plateau (perfect location to protect against nuclear weapon countries like India and Pakistan), Oil resources, Secure it's boundaries, cannot let one territory become independent for fear of becoming another USSR AND the untapped natural resources of Tibet.