A reincarnated living Buddha who has any of the following circumstances will not be allowed to be reincarnated:
(1) Tibetan Buddhist teachings stipulate that reincarnation is not allowed;
(2) The people's government at or above the districted city level has explicitly prohibited reincarnation.
——"Measures for the Management of the Reincarnation of Living Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism"
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, animals and plants were not allowed to become spirits.
——"Administrative Measures of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television"
If you really need to descend to earth, possess someone, or be reincarnated, complete application materials should be submitted to the Non-Human Biological Management Committee three working days in advance.
——"Interim Regulations of the Religious Administration Bureau"