Arjia Rinpoche

In this episode, Arjia Rinpoche, a senior Tibetan Lama who witnessed the secret 1995 ceremony to select the next Panchen Lama, shares his gripping firsthand accounts. He discusses the tense atmosphere dominated by Chinese guards and the significance of choosing a new leader in Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche reflects on the fate of the Dalai Lama's chosen boy, who was kidnapped six months earlier, revealing the intersection of faith and political manipulation. His insights illuminate the struggles faced by Tibetan practitioners amid this historical upheaval.