With the pretext of “fire security,” the Chinese desecrate Buddhist sacred symbols.
Lopsang Gurung
The Theater of Obedience: 30 Years of the False Panchen Lama
By celebrating the anniversary of its counterfeit, the CCP is announcing that it will brook no challenge to its authority over the next reincarnation: that of the Dalai Lama.
China Detains Respected Tibetan Educator Dorje Tenzin, Closes His School
The latest blow in the campaign to erase Tibetan religion and identity shutters one of Golog’s few independent Tibetan-language schools.
Humkar Dorje Rinpoche: UN Demands Truth Behind Suspicious Death of Tibetan Lama in Vietnam
Few Tibetans believe the respected abbott died “of natural causes.” The United Nations does not believe it either.
Tsang Monastery: One Tibetan Monk Arrested, A Leader Commits Suicide
Zega Gyatso was arrested while seeking medical treatment. Geshe Shersang Gyatso, the monastery’s managing director, took his life after heavy police interrogation.
Over 300 Tibetan Stupas and Religious Statues Demolished by the Chinese
It is not the first time the CCP has destroyed religious symbols in Sichuan’s Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture—but this incident is the worst ever.
Weaponizing Water: Why the New World’s Largest Dam in Tibet Threatens India—and Tibetans
Inaugurated on July 19, the dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River will have a devastating ecological impact on Tibet and allow China to manipulate water flows against India.
Against the Dalai Lama, the CCP Deploys the False Panchen Lama
The impostor traveled to Tibet in an attempt to divert attention from His Holiness’ 90th birthday in Dharamsala. He failed.
Why Did Xi Jinping Meet the Fake Panchen Lama?
China’s President waited a decade before meeting the highly loyal religious leader. The encounter was likely related to the Dalai Lama’s succession.
Tibet: If You Are a Dissident, We Will Cut Your Electricity and Water
Then, if you protest, the Chinese will arrest you. This is what happened to Kelsang, a 42-year-old man from Dêngqên County.
Lopsang Gurung
Uses a pseudonym for security reasons.