It took only 24 hours to mobilize China’s pro-CCP establishment, including its Three-Self and Catholic branches, to repeat the usual anti-Tibetan lies.
Lopsang Gurung
Like Father, Like Son: Why Xi Jinping Visited Hongjue Temple
His father once met there the controversial 10th Panchen Lama. The visit reminded Tibetan Buddhist monks that they should fully submit to the CCP—or else.
Children Protest “Genocide Tourism” to Tibet
When trains with tourists pass, the traditional stone-throwing ropes called “urduo” are used to express disapproval of the staged tours.
Released from Arrest, Tortured Tibetan Monk Committed Suicide
One year after the tragedy, the family of Tenzin Dorjee revealed what happened to the learned teacher from Shelkar Monastery.
Campaign Against “Cults” Launched in Lhasa—But What Is a “Cult” in Tibet?
Tibet was never known as a hotbed of “xie jiao.” They may have achieved some success during the pandemic—or the CCP wants to label dissident Buddhists as “cultists.”
Protest Against Dam Project in Sichuan Leads to Mass Arrests of Monks, Villagers
Ancient Tibetan monasteries and precious frescoes will be submerged. The police attacked protesters with water cannons, pepper spray, and tasers.
Unprecedented Tibetan Protest Against Hydropower Station in Sichuan
The construction of Gangtuo Power Plant compels thousands of Tibetans to relocate. It is about money but also contributes to destroying Tibetan culture and religion.
Crackdown on Mani Stones in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai
Four men have been arrested for organizing a large event where thousands of the popular stones inscribed with the mantra “Om mani padme hum” were on display.
The False Panchen Lama Ordains Monks in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery—for the Communist Party
He told them to “be grateful to the Party, listen to the Party, follow the Party, promote the Party.”
The CCP Wants To Control the Interpretation of Tibetan Buddhist Scriptures
At a seminar in Beijing, monks were told that religious classics should be interpreted according to “Sinicized” and socialist principles.
Lopsang Gurung
Uses a pseudonym for security reasons.