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On 2nd April 2025, Chinese authorities of Gade County declared the death of Rigzin Hungkar Dorje, a prominent Tibetan Abbot of Lung Ngon Monastery in Golog, who had been missing since August 2024.
Information about his death swiftly became public knowledge, with many Tibetans sharing the Abbot’s photos on WeChat with eulogies honoring the lasting legacy of the 56-year-old leader’s dedication to Tibetan Buddhism, language, and culture.
Widespread concerns and speculations were circulating about his whereabouts when his disappearance was first reported by Tibetan-in-exile media outlets in December 2024. No details are known about where the Abbot had been, nor is there any information about his body havi...
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