China's plot to replace the Dalai Lama. An existential moment for Tibet. This video explores the centuries-old role of the Dalai Lama and the spiritual foundations of Tibet. It traces how a sacred tradition of reincarnation has been drawn into a modern geopolitical struggle. The story reveals China’s efforts to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama and reshape Tibetan Buddhism from within. For many Tibetans, this is not merely politics, but a fight over faith, identity, and survival. At stake is whether an ancient spiritual lineage can endure under the pressure of state power.