Few Tibetans believe the respected abbott died “of natural causes.” The United Nations does not believe it either.
Tibetan Buddhism
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.
A Voice Silenced: Tulku Palden Wangyal Dies in Chinese Custody
The Head Lama of the Choegyal Monasteries in Gonjo County, Tibet, died in prison after years of torture and isolation.
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.
The Two Holinesses: The Dalai Lama, Pope Leo, and China
Two different spiritual leaders share a passion for freedom of religion or belief and a common problem: the Chinese persecution of believers.
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.
Dalai Lama’s Succession: Unmasking the Chinese Communist Party’s Lies
Approval by the Chinese government was never the “most central step.” The “Golden Urn” Beijing mentions was used in a minority of cases and never replaced the traditional methods.
The Dalai Lama Turns 90: A Look at Tibet’s Future
His Holiness is aging, but his birthday is a day of joy and hope, not despair.
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.
An Auction in London Highlights the Truth on the Reincarnation of Dalai Lamas
Bonhams auctions the collection and archives of Sir Basil Gould, a British diplomat who was there when the 14th Dalai Lama was enthroned in 1940.