December 30, 2024 2:09 PM

Larung Gar Under Siege: China’s military presence signals escalating crackdown on Tibetan Buddhism

China has stationed around 400 military personnel at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Serthar County, eastern Tibet. This deployment, according to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), is part of a broader strategy to tighten control over the region. The arrival of troops on 20 December 2024, coupled with helicopter surveillance, signals an escalation of security measures at the world’s largest Tibetan Buddhist study centre. Founded in 1980, Larung Gar has long been a hub for Buddhist ...