Trials of a Tibetan Monk:
The Case of Tenzin Delek

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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


1. Summary
   
   Recommendations
   A Note on Methodology
   
2. Introduction
   
   Tenzin Delek
   Lobsang Dondrup
   Bombs
   
3. Arrests
   
   The Arrest of Lobsang Dondrup
   The Arrest of Tenzin Delek
   
4. Trial and Appeal
   
5. Detention of Tenzin Delek’s Associates and Supporters
   
6. Decline of Religious Activities and Social Institutions after Tenzin Delek’s Arrest
   
7. 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
   
8. 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 86
   Appendix IV: Account of a Meeting of the Communist Party of Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 91
   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 Policy
   
   Acknowledgements

February 2004     Vol. 16, No. 1 (C)