Chinese authorities have given a recent blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, according to individuals within Tibet.
The arrival of the troops on December 20, 2024, is accompanied by helicopter surveillance, signalling an escalation of security measures at the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist study centre, the CTA said.
Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist study center, has seen increased Chinese military presence, with 400 troops deployed and helicopter surveillance introduced. New regulations set for 2025 will limit residency, enforce registration, and reduce the number of pra