Ancient Tibetan monasteries and precious frescoes will be submerged. The police attacked protesters with water cannons, pepper spray, and tasers.
Tibetan Buddhism
A New Great Game: China, India, and the Dalai Lama
Beijing is challenging India’s historical connection with Buddhism, presenting it as an “ancient Chinese religion.” Its aim is political, its disregard for human rights is obvious.
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.
Planning to Visit Tibet as a Foreign Tourist? A Friendly Word from a Tibetan
Should you really join tours of an occupied country organized by the occupying power? Perhaps not, but if you insist on going there, here are some tips.
Mongolia’s Jebtsundamba Khutuktu Reincarnation: How the Dalai Lama Holds Beijing in Check
The CCP did not want the Dalai Lama to endorse the new leader of Mongolian Buddhists. He blessed one of two identical twins. Only, the Chinese don’t know which one.
China’s Repressive New Law on Religious Activity Venues: A Tibetan View
Order No. 19 that came into force on September 1 negatively affects all Chinese territory and all religions. But it is even worse for Tibet and other occupied regions.
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.
Tibetans in Gansu Threatened with Xinjiang-Like Repression
Before accompanying Xi Jinping to Urumqi, CCP security chief Chen Wenqing said Tibetan Ganzu citizens should be cured with the same medicine used for the Uyghurs.