... 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 ...

... people desiring to share the Dalai Lama's food made a wild rush and, despite the whips of the attendants, each secured what he could. The five-hour ceremony was conducted with further debate and dance, after which the Dalai Lama sent silk scarves to the principal ...

... 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 ...

... ordered silence and swayed the incense censor. All stood and bowed while wrappings for the Dalai Lama were placed reverently on the throne. After an interval, the Dalai Lama entered from a long dark passage, his hands held by attendant abbots. After the Dalai ...

... were The Dalai mony of the in- Lama's Father stallation of the 14th Dalai Lams in Lhasa to learn that the father of the Dalai Lama has been ;web the title of Kung. The report does not say who conferred the title on him or whether it is a customary honour ...