Motivated to put an end to incessant speculations about Dalai Lama's reincarnation, the Tibetan's supreme spiritual leader, 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, finally issued a declaration on Saturday clarifying that only he has the legitimate authority to decide how and where his reincarnation shall take place.

"I will leave clear written instructions about this. Bear in mind that, apart from the reincarnation recognized through such legitimate methods, no recognition or acceptance should be given to a candidate chosen for political ends by anyone, including those in the People's Republic of China," the Dalai Lama wrote in his declaration.

Communist China does not believe in the concepts of reincarnation and Karma. But major portions of Tibet's western and central regions are run by Tibetan governments under the Chinese overlordship, while the principalities and tribal groups of Kham and Amdo's eastern regions are under the direct rulership of Chinese authorities. As such, China's Premier Wen Jiabao has expressed desires to participate in choosing the next reincarnated leaders like Panchen Lamas and Dalai Lamas, despite not sharing similar religious beliefs.

In September 2007, Premier Jiabao announced his government must approve all high monks to be appointed including the 15th Dalai Lama immediately after the death of the current Dalai Lama.

Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso criticized the pronouncement accordingly.

"Such brazen meddling contradicts their own political ideology and reveals their double standards. Should this situation continue in the future, it will be impossible for Tibetans and those who follow the Tibetan Buddhist tradition to acknowledge or accept it," said the Dalai Lama, inclined to explain the nature of reincarnation.

"Reincarnation is a phenomenon which should take place either through the voluntary choice of the concerned person or at least on the strength of his or her karma, merit and prayers. It is a reality that no one else can force the person concerned, or manipulate him or her."

The Dalai Lama concluded his statement by a warning of halting the Dalai Lama's institution should threats persist.

"When I am about 90 I will consult the high Lamas of the Tibetan Buddhist traditions, the Tibetan public, and other concerned people who follow Tibetan Buddhism, and re-evaluate whether the institution of the Dalai Lama should continue or not."

Dalai Lama Gyatso is now 60 years old and officially retired from post on March 11, 2011.