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Larung Gar, A Largest Tibetan Buddhist institute in the world in Sertar (Seda) Tibet

Larung Gar, A Largest Tibetan Buddhist institute in the world in Sertar (Seda) Tibet Source: Lhu Boom - Flickr

For the second time in fifteen years, Tibetan Buddhist academy in China faces demolition order.


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For the second time in fifteen years, Tibetan Buddhist academy in China faces demolition order.


Despite Khenpo Jigme Phutsoks death in 2004, Larung Gar has rebounded, growing bigger than ever. In recent months, though, a notice from local officials began circulating saying that Larung Gars population needed to be reduced to no more than 5,000 residents by Sept. 30, 2017.


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