Book Review: Portraits of Tibet
Raymond Lam
25 October 2022
An extraordinary new photo book documenting the daily lives and activities of Tibet’s nomadic families and their home in China
Losar Festivities Canceled in Lhasa amid Coronavirus Alert
Craig C Lewis
12 February 2020
Sole coronavirus patient in Tibet makes full recovery
Buddhist Monasteries in Tibet Closed; Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Tibetan Regions of China
Craig C Lewis
29 January 2020
Virus now present in all 31 provincial divisions of…
New Images Reveal Extent of Demolitions at Yarchen Gar Buddhist Monastery
Craig C Lewis
6 September 2019
As many as 7,000 monastics reportedly expelled
Mass Evictions Reported at Yarchen Gar Buddhist Monastery in China’s Sichuan Province
Craig C Lewis
12 June 2019
Some 3,500 monastics reportedly removed from the…
Unearthing Fugan Temple: The Story of Chengdu’s Buddhist Heritage
BD Dipananda
23 June 2017
In the heart of the beautiful city of Chengdu is an archeological site that was once the illustrious Fugan Temple. The ruins of the once-grand
Senior Abbot at Larung Gar Says Evictions Almost Complete; Demolition Target Reduced
Craig C Lewis
27 March 2017
A senior abbot at the famous Larung Gar Buddhist Academy said that government action to reduce the institution’s monastic population is nearing completion.
China Official Says Rebuilding Underway at Larung Gar, 800 Resettled
Craig C Lewis
15 March 2017
A government spokesman for Sertar County in Sichuan Province denied media reports that Larung Gar Buddhist Academy is being demolished by state workers.
Demolition Work at Larung Gar Halted as Winter Closes In
Craig C Lewis
19 January 2017
State authorities in Sichuan have reportedly called a halt to demolition work at Larung Gar and suspended the expulsion of monastics as winter deepens.
State Authorities Cancel Annual Buddhist Ceremony at Larung Gar Institute
Craig C Lewis
8 November 2016
The state authorities have reportedly canceled the annual Dechen Shingdrup ceremony scheduled to be held at the renowned Larung Gar Buddhist Academy.
Government Workers Begin Demolishing Buildings at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy
Craig C Lewis
25 July 2016
Reports and photographs indicate that state authorities have begun evicting residents and dismantling buildings at the famed Larung Gar Buddhist Academy.
Chinese Authorities Plan Major Reduction of Monastic Population at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy
Craig C Lewis
6 June 2016
The authorities in Sichuan Province are reportedly planning a major reduction of the burgeoning monastic population at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy.