Gedhun Choekyi Nyima
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima is known as the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, recognized by the Dalai Lama in 1995 when he was just six years old. Shortly after his recognition, he and his family were taken into custody by the Chinese government and have not been seen in public since. His disappearance has become a symbol of the Chinese government's repression of Tibetan Buddhism and culture.
Born on Apr 25, 1989 (36 years old)
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Taiwan:
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima has not been seen since China abducted him after the Dalai Lama recognized him as the 11th Panchen Lama.
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Paraguay:
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized by the dalái lama as the Panchen Lama in 1995 but was subsequently kidnapped by Chinese authorities.
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India:
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was the boy selected by the Dalai Lama for the second-most revered figure for Tibetan Buddhists.
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Canada:
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized by the Dalai Lama as the next reincarnation of the Panchen Lama but subsequently disappeared.
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United States:
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen Lama, has never been seen since his disappearance in 1995.
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Taiwan:
In 1995, the Chinese government kidnapped 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, recognized by the Dalai Lama.
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India:
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was identified by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama but was abducted by the Chinese government.
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Switzerland:
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized as the tenth Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama but disappeared shortly after.
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