Panchen Lama

DNA: Why is China scared of 6 year old child?

You must be familiar with the Dalai Lama, the greatest religious leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Who is the child whose picture is in the Dalai Lama's hand?

Apr 26, 2024, 02:12 AM IST

Buddhism with Chinese characteristics: Panchen Lama pushes President Xi Jinping's version of religion in Tibet

China appointed Panchen Lama or more accurately puppet Lama Gyaltsen Norbu recently grabbed headlines for pushing the Chinese claim of Tibetan Buddhism with Chinese characteristics. This version of Buddhism being presented by Gyaltsen Norbu is the vision that President Xi Jinping wants to enforce in Tibet, according to Tibet Press. 

Aug 18, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

China's Panchen Lama carries out religious rite in Tibet, first in 50 years

Although officially atheist, China selected Gyaltsen Norbu as the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995 in a drive to win the hearts and minds of Tibetans.
 

Jul 21, 2016, 14:20 PM IST

Two decades on, China says its Panchen Lama has won wide praise

China has long maintained the Dalai Lama`s choice, Gendun Choekyi Nyima, now 26, is not the real Panchen Lama,

Dec 09, 2015, 11:12 AM IST