... marks the installation of the 14th Dalai Lama in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, closes on Tuesday, and thereafter begins a round of rigid and dreary ceremonial, not without its dangers, for the new young ruler. Dalai Lamas (although theoretically gods and ...

... as for every ruler. The usual precautions to ensure against poison were taken at the elaborate enthronement ceremony. The Dalai Lama was lifted on to his throne by the Lord Chamberlain and carefully and warmly wrapped in red and golden robes. Then, with ...