February 8, 2004

  Trials of a Tibetan Monk: The Case of Tenzin Delek

Map 1: Provinces and Autonomous Regions of the People's Republic of China
Map2: Sichuan Province and Surrounding Areas
Map 3: Southeastern Section of Kardze/Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
I. Summary
Recommendations
A Note on Methodology
II. Introduction
Tenzin Delek
Lobsang Dondrup
Bombs
III. Arrests
The Arrest of Lobsang Dondrup
The Arrest of Tenzin Delek
IV. Trial and Appeal
V. Detention of Tenzin Delek's Associates and Supporters
VI. Decline of Religious Activities and Social Institutions after Tenzin Delek's Arrest
VII. Tenzin Delek's Life and Work Prior to His April 2002 Arrest
The Early Years
Building a Base at Orthok Monastery
Standing Up to Local Officials and Promoting Environmental Conservation
Tenzin Delek's Religious Leadership
Loyalty to the Dalai Lama and Independent Religious Stance
The Impact of China's Evolving Policies on the Dalai Lama
Opposition to Worship of Dorje Shugden
Heightened Official Crackdown
VIII. Conclusion
Photographs
Table 1:  Associates of Tenzin Delek Imprisoned, Detained, Missing
Table 2:  Tenzin Delek Monasteries
Table 3:  Tenzin Delek Projects
Appendix I:  Statement of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Recorded Just Prior to June 16, 2000
Appendix II: Interview with Kardze Court Judge, December 6, 2002
Appendix III:  Account of a Meeting of the United Front Work Department of Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Appendix IV:  Account of a Meeting of the Communist Party of Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Appendix V:  Annoucement of Appeal Court Decision
Appendix VI:  Attempt to Hire Independent Counsel for Tenzin Delek Fails
Appendix VII:  Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Religious Policy100
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