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.”
Lopsang Gurung
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.
Tibetan Parents Told They Should “Educate Minors Not to Believe in Religion”
A middle school attended mostly by Tibetan pupils in Yushu, Qinghai, sent to all parents a disturbing letter, confirming CCP’s plans of eradicating religion.
The False Panchen Lama Tells Tibetans to Obey Xi Jinping Unconditionally
His “religious” message centers on establishing the guiding role of President Xi and his ideology. Tibetans know who he is. It is time to unmask him abroad as well.
“Xizang”: China Insists on Depriving Tibet of Its Name
Calling Tibet “Xizang” is needed to “establish China’s dominant position in the international discourse,” Beijing said.
“Where the Snow Lotus Blooms”: TV Series on Tibet Is CCP Propaganda
The most successful series of the year on Chinese TV promotes a false “old Tibetan spirit” and ignores real Tibetan culture.
Lopsang Gurung
Uses a pseudonym for security reasons.