<p>Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that started when he indicated that he might be the last person to hold the role.</p>

The decision is expected to irk China, which has repeatedly said that it alone has the authority to approve the next religious leader{ai:summary}<p>The Dalai Lama affirmed that the Tibetan Buddhist institution will persist beyond his lifetime, dispelling long-standing speculation about the future of the role. This statement comes after he previously suggested he might be the last to hold the title. #religion</p>

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