Ahead of Tibetan conference, top Chinese monk is visiting Kathmandu
Summary
The 17th International Association for Tibetan Studies seminar will be held in Kathmandu from August 23 to 29, drawing diplomatic attention as Beijing sends one of its top Buddhist monks to Nepal amidst concerns about the event.
Key Points
- The 17th Seminar of the International Association for Tibetan Studies will take place in Kathmandu from August 23 to 29 with around 700 delegates from 39 countries.
- China is sending Venerable Master Yinshun, a top Buddhist monk and political figure, to Kathmandu amid concerns over the seminar.
- Chinese officials expressed worries that the conference might be used by supporters of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to criticize China.
- The event is organized by Kathmandu University and the Himalaya Centre for Asian Studies, and includes participants from various countries including a large delegation from the US and China.
