Dalai Lama 's comments about his next reincarnation set off a media kerfuffle . In fact , the Dalai Lama , who fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising by Tibetans against Chinese rule , has often spoken about major change in the institution he embodies . Reincarnation produces charismatic leaders , but has structural flaws , says Robert Barnett . Score: 7 At 79 , Dalai Lama needs to push China urgently to resume dialogue .
Dalai Lama 's comments about his next reincarnation set off a media kerfuffle . Reincarnation produces charismatic leaders , but has structural flaws , says Robert Barnett . Score: 7 At 79 , Dalai Lama needs to push China urgently to resume dialogue .