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.
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Gedhun Choekyi Nyima has not been seen since China abducted him after the Dalai Lama recognized him as the 11th Panchen Lama.
Enduring light of the Dalai Lama
Taiwan· 2025-07-06
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized by the dalái lama as the Panchen Lama in 1995 but was subsequently kidnapped by Chinese authorities.
¿Quién es quién tras el dalái lama? Las caras que definirán el futuro del Tíbet - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-07-05
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was the boy selected by the Dalai Lama for the second-most revered figure for Tibetan Buddhists.
In snub to China, India says only Dalai can pick successor | India News
India· 2025-07-04
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized by the Dalai Lama as the next reincarnation of the Panchen Lama but subsequently disappeared.
Dalai Lama sets out rules for his succession as China tries to control reincarnation
Canada· 2025-07-02
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen Lama, has never been seen since his disappearance in 1995.
Letter from Tibet: A breathtaking journey through the tightly guarded spiritual heartland
United States· 2025-05-01
In 1995, the Chinese government kidnapped 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, recognized by the Dalai Lama.
Xi’s intensifying war on TibetansTaiwan· 2025-04-17
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was identified by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama but was abducted by the Chinese government.
Dalai Lama’s bold move: Ensuring his successor is beyond China’s controlIndia· 2025-03-18Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized as the tenth Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama but disappeared shortly after.
Wer bestimmt die Nachfolge des Dalai Lama?
Switzerland· 2025-03-16
