discussion China commemorates the Taliban; destroys Tibetan structures

[SmittenCake]

Tibetan monks, local residents forced to watch destruction of sacred statue

Prayer wheels were also destroyed in the 'very disrespectful' demolition.

 

 

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Authorities in China’s Sichuan province last month forced Tibetan monks and other local residents to watch the demolition of a large and venerated Buddha statue following official complaints that the statue had been built too high, Tibetan sources said.

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Chinese authorities forced monks from Gaden Namgyal Ling monastery and Tibetans living in Chuwar and other nearby towns to witness the demolition, which began on Dec. 12 and continued for the next nine days, Tibetan sources in exile said, citing contacts in the area.

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“Local Tibetans from other villages were also forced to come to watch the demolition,” one Tibetan living in India said, speaking on condition of anonymity to protect family members still living in Drago. “A lot of police had also been deployed to make sure that spectators didn’t take pictures or videos or create disturbances.”

 

Destroyed along with the 99-foot tall statue in Drago (in Chinese, Luhuo) county in the Kardze (Ganzi) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture were 45 traditional prayer wheels set up for use by Tibetan pilgrims and other worshipers, sources said.

 

 

Yellow circle: Matreya statue inside Draggo Monastery
Red circle: large Buddha statue under the canopy
Green circle: Monastic school
Blue rectangle: Mani prayer wheels

 

 

Red circle: Guru Padmasambhava statue at Chanang Monastery before demolition

[Jotham]

I'm not surprised. Religious persecution is very strong in China.

[Unknown User]

Shocking

[Archetype]

Sounds about right for the CCP

[Taylena]

I don't doubt the CCP would do this but why is it always Radio Free Asia a.k.a. the US Government that knows these things and has access to "sources"?  Seems like propaganda to me... 

[Rev8]

I despise them

 

[L.B GAGA]

This is cruel. 

 

Even as an atheist i see the brutality and cruelty. 

[Gorgeous]

Surprised that user hasn't jumped in