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US condemns demolition of Larung Gar; Dharamsala holds candle light vigil in solidarity

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10 août 2016 — WASHINGTON: The US has condemned demolition of Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Institute, one of the largest centers of Buddhist learning in Tibet, by China. "We are concerned that Chinese authorities initiated the demolition of residences at Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Institute without the consent of the institute's leaders," State Department spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau told reporters at her daily news conference yesterday. "We urge authorities to cease actions that may escalate tensions and to pursue forthright consultations with the institute's leaders to address any safety concerns in a way that does not infringe on the right of Tibetans to practice their religion freely," she said in response to a question. Read more at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/us-condemns-demolition-of-tibetan-buddhist-institute/articleshow/53609539.cms VOA Tibet: Tibetans and supporters in Dharamsala held a candle light vigil to show solidarity with the Larung Gar residence on August 10, 2016. Tashi and Dorjee Lhamo, two former students from Larung Gar who are currently residents of Dharamsala shared their experiences from the 2001 demolition of Larung Gar and the current situation of the institute as they learn from friends back in Tibet. Read more at http://www.voatibetanenglish.com/a/3459063.html
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