years. Tibetan celebrate his birthday and pray for his safety.
Beijing since he was six years old.
them. In November of 1995, China "selected"
order to establish tight control over religious practice in the region.
the Chinese government on May 17, 1995,"
birthday "according to Buddhist tradition,"
rights due to any human person are denied to him."
him, and this denial of religious freedom is a serious international issue."
region in March of 2008 to put down the revolt of the monks.