Stand With Larung Gar

On October 30 of 2017, China's state-sanctioned demolitions began at Larung Gar, the largest buddhist institute in the world located in Sertha in Eastern Tibet. As a result, 3 nuns have reportedly committed suicide, citing their despair at interference by Chinese authorities and their inability to practice their religion in peace.

The residents of Larung Gar deserve the right to practice their religion peacefully without fear of interference and eviction by Chiense authorities.

Take action today to urge Foreign Ministers to condemn China and call on them to halt the demolitions immediately.

The residents of Larung Gar deserve worldwide solidarity at this time. China must stop the demolitions at Larung Gar.

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To World Leaders:

Urge China to halt demolition of largest Buddhist Institute

Dear [Decision Maker],

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I am writing as a concerned citizen to ask that you urgently call on China to end its religious oppression at Larung Gar monastery in eastern Tibet.

Today, Larung Gar, the largest Tibetan Buddhist institute in the world, is undergoing wide-scale demolitions by Chinese authorities. The plan to downsize it by 50% and evict at least half of the 10,000-plus residents is already underway, and it is unprecedented, inhumane, and unacceptable.

On July 20th, the day the demolitions began, Rinzin Dolma, committed suicide, expressing her dismay at the state of Larung Gar. According to Radio Free Asia, she left a note expressing how "she could not bear the pain of the endless Chinese harassment of innocent Buddhists who quietly studied at the institute". Two more suicides have reportedly followed, echoing sentiments similar to Rinzin Dolma.

Larung Gar is an iconic and influential center for Tibetan culture, religion and language. China's demolition of such an institution is an attempt to control the Tibetan people. This act is a direct demonstration of the Chinese government's harsh policies in Tibet which violate the right of Tibetan people to practice freedom of religion and belief.

The residents at Larung Gar deserve our international solidarity and action, and right now is the most critical time to express it.

As our Foreign Affairs representative, I urge you to stand with the people of Larung Gar by condemning China's actions and calling for an end to the illegal demolitions taking place at Larung Gar.

Sincerely,

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As our Foreign Affairs representative, I urge you to stand with the people of Serta, and call for an end to the illegal demolitions taking place at Larung Gar.

Yours Sincerely,
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