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Dalai Lama's Brother Gyalo Thondup Passes Away at 97

2/9/2025

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Gyalo Thondup, the 97-year-old elder brother of the Dalai Lama, has passed away in Kalimpong, India. A pivotal figure in Tibetan history, he orchestrated the Dalai Lama's daring escape to India in 1959 and played a crucial role in diplomatic discussions with China and the U.S. His legacy lives on through his memoir, capturing his remarkable journey.

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Gyalo Thondup, the 97-year-old elder brother of the Dalai Lama, has passed away in Kalimpong, India. A pivotal figure in Tibetan history, he orchestrated the Dalai Lama's daring escape to India in 1959 and played a crucial role in diplomatic discussions with China and the U.S. His legacy lives on through his memoir, capturing his remarkable journey.