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China hopes the aging Dalai Lama can 'return to right path' • Feb. 10, 2025, 7:12 AM ET (Voice of America English News)
Dalai Lama's elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97 • Feb. 8, 2025, 9:43 PM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
Karnataka Minister H.C. Mahadevappa calls on the Dalai Lama at Bylakuppe • Feb. 3, 2025, 3:19 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Also Known As Rgyal-ba Rin-po-che

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