"The 14th Dalai Lama is not merely a religious figure but a political exile engaged in separatist activities." This statement from a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson came in response to a question about his new book. This program presents rare historical archives of how the 14th Dalai Lama was chosen and officially recognized. This history affirms a key principle: he does not have the final authority in selecting his successor. The Golden Urn system remains the key to determining the legitimate reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.