user11905: From what I understand, the Panchen Lama is supposed to choose the next Dalai Lama. If he has been captured, is there any hope for another Dalai Lama to be chosen?

user11913: Dedi,
The Panchen Lama is supposed to facilitate the recognition of the Dalai
Lama. However, depending on his devotion and his powers, the Dalai Lama himself can state the place and time of his reincarnation. If not, he would give to adversaries a way to hack the process (by capturing and controlling the Panchen Lama).
It's sad, but every monk has to be aware of the danger and to practice his way to enlightenment!

Overall 'Dalai Lama' means an 'Ocean of Compassion.'

Hope it helps!

user12223: Because of the Panchen Lama situation, the Dalai Lama has said that he would not be reborn in territory controlled by China and may choose to not be reborn in this world at all. He said that the institution of having a Dalai Lama, which has been around for a few centuries might have served out its usefulness. 
Related note but not directly related to your question:  He once also said he might choose to be reborn as a woman. 

11905: <p>From what I understand, the Panchen Lama is supposed to choose the next Dalai Lama. If he has been captured, is there any hope for another Dalai Lama to be chosen?</p>
 11913: <p>Dedi,</p>

<p>The Panchen Lama is supposed to facilitate the recognition of the Dalai
Lama. However, depending on his devotion and his powers, the Dalai Lama himself can state the place and time of his reincarnation. If not, he would give to adversaries a way to hack the process (by capturing and controlling the Panchen Lama).</p>

<p>It's sad, but every monk has to be aware of the danger and to practice his way to enlightenment!</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Overall 'Dalai Lama' means an 'Ocean of Compassion.'</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Hope it helps!</p>
 12223: <p>Because of the Panchen Lama situation, the Dalai Lama has said that he <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.ft.com/content/40b8ff9c-102b-11e7-b030-768954394623" rel="nofollow noreferrer">would not be reborn in territory controlled by China</a> and may choose to not be reborn in this world at all. He said that the institution of having a Dalai Lama, which has been around for a few centuries might have served out its usefulness. </p>

<p>Related note but not directly related to your question:  He once also said he might <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/www.independent.co.uk/news/people/dalai-lama-says-female-successor-must-be-very-very-attractive-otherwise-she-is-not-much-use-10513609.html%3Famp" rel="nofollow noreferrer">choose to be reborn as a woman</a>. </p>
