China’s military deployment to Larung Gar in Tibet: A new phase of repression
Dharamshala — The Chinese government has deployed around 400 Chinese military personnel from neighboring counties to the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, Tibet's largest center for the study of Tibetan Buddhism. Sources reveal that Chinese authorities are planning strict new rules for the monastery from 2025. These policies will limit residence at Larung Gar to a maximum of 15 years and require registration of all monks and nuns. Moreover, authorities plan to reduce the number of religious practitioners at the institution.