How do Tibetans search a new Dalai Lama?

Question

I heard it involves a lottery and a "search" for a new born Dalai Lama. How does this process of electing new Dalai Lama work? Is this a ritual or some kind of spiritual destiny?

Answer 1

http://www.dalailama.com/page.4.htm <<< hope this can give you an idea...read under 'Discovery as Dalai Lama'