Eli5: How do they search for the next Dalai Lama?

Question

Math?

In: Planetary Science

Answer 1

The Dalai Lama searches out the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama. The Panchen Lama then seeks out the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. It’s a circle. However, there most likely will not be another Dalai Lama. After finding the next Panchen Lama in 1995, the Chinese Government Kidnapped him then appointed their own. So the Dalai Lama has said he will most likely be the end of the cycle unless they find the original Panchen Lama.

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchen_Lama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchen_Lama)