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China Destroys 300 Buddhist Stupas in Tibet’s Cultural Assault

7/24/2025

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In a shocking act of cultural genocide, Chinese authorities razed more than 300 revered Buddhist stupas and statues in Drakgo County, Tibet, including those of Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok and Guru Padmasambhava. This brutal destruction, occurring between May and June 2025, has deeply traumatized local Tibetans, who now face oppressive surveillance and harsh penalties for speaking out.

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In a shocking act of cultural genocide, Chinese authorities razed more than 300 revered Buddhist stupas and statues in Drakgo County, Tibet, including those of Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok and Guru Padmasambhava. This brutal destruction, occurring between May and June 2025, has deeply traumatized local Tibetans, who now face oppressive surveillance and harsh penalties for speaking out.