Chinese government prohibits Tibetan children under 18 from entering monasteries

3 months ago

Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 6: The Chinese government has reportedly intensified restrictions on Tibetan religious life by enforcing a ban that prohibits children under the age of 18 from entering monasteries. The development came to light through a video circulated on the micro messaging platform WeChat, raising renewed concerns over violations of Tibetan religious and cultural rights.

Notices reading “Children under 18 are not allowed in the monastery” have reportedly been placed at the entrance of a monastery in Kham, signalling stricter implementation of long-standing policies aimed at limiting minors’ participation in religious activities.

The enforceme...

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