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Gedhun Choekyi Nyima remains forcibly detained by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), along with his family, in an undisclosed location since 1995. His khenpo, ...

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The term "15th Dalai Lama" is not accurate. The current Dalai Lama is the 14th, and the title of Dalai Lama is not automatically passed to a specific reincarnation. Instead, the process for selecting a successor is complex and involves the current Dalai Lama's recognition of a reincarnation. There is no 15th Dalai Lama, and the current Dalai Lama has indicated he may not reincarnate, or that his successor could be found outside Tibet. 

The Dalai Lama does play a role in recognizing the Panchen Lama, who in turn helps identify the next Dalai Lama. The current Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, was identified by the Dalai Lama, but was then abducted by the Chinese government in 1995 at the age of six. The Chinese government then installed their own candidate, Gyaltsen Norbu, as Panchen Lama. 

The disappearance of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and the Chinese government's actions regarding the Panchen Lama have been met with international criticism, with calls for his release and information about his whereabouts. The situation highlights the complex political and religious dynamics surrounding the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama succession, with the Chinese government asserting control over the process. 

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27 Apr 2019 — The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

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2 Jul 2025 — On May 17, 1995, three days after the announcement, Chinese authorities allegedly kidnapped Gedhun and his family. Advertisement.

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Three days later, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) abducted the Panchen Lama and his family. Months later, the PRC chose Gyaincain Norbu as its proxy Panchen ...

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Human Rights Watch

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15 May 2020 — In 1995, Chinese authorities took a 6-year-old Tibetan child, identified as the Panchen Lama reincarnate, from his home.

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9 May 2019 — It is nearly 24 years since the Chinese government kidnapped the Panchen Lama – and groups around the world are calling for Beijing to reveal what has happened ...

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Tibetan Journal

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17 May 2021 — Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, 6 years old, was abducted by the Chinese government on this day in 1995. Gendhun Choikyi Nyima was born on April 25, 1989.

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The Dalai Lama therefore has now blocked China from naming his successor.

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On 25 April 1995, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima turned six years old. Barely a month later, he became the world's youngest political prisoner. He has been missing ...

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