Chronological events surrounding the recognition of the 11th Panchen Lama’s
1385-1438 1st Panchen Lama, Khedup Gelek Pelsang
1439-1504 2nd Panchen Lama, Sonam Choklang
1505-1564 3rd Panchen Lama, Wensa Lobsang Dhondup
1570-1662 4th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Chokyi Gyaltsen
1663-1737 5th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Yeshi
1738-1780 6th Panchen Lama, Palden Yeshi
1782-1854 7th Panchen Lama, Tenpe Nyima
1855-1882 8th Panchen Lama, Tenpe Wangchuk
1883-1937 9th Panchen Lama, Choekyi Nyima
1938-1989 10th Panchen Lama, Choekyi Gyaltse
28 January 1989 the 10th Panchen Lama passed away.
25 April 1989 11th Panchen Lama, Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Tinley Phunstok (Gedun Choekyi Nyima) was born.
14 May 1995 XIV Dalai Lama recognised Gedun Choekyi Nyima as the XI Panchen Lama of Tibet.
17 May 1995 Since
17 May 1995 Panchen Lama has been missing when he was just six years old.
29 Nov. 1995 Chinese appointed a fake Panchen Lama recognised by themselves.
20 May 1996 Due to international pressure, Chinese government finally admitted that they are holding the XI Panchen Lama recognised by HH Dalai Lama. 1998 and 1999 issues of Panchen Lama’s whereabouts is raised in the assembly of UN and US parliament.
Nov. 1999 once again Chinese admitted that this boy child Panchen Lama is under their protection but there was not a single proof of Panchen Lama’s health condition and whereabouts.
From then there was no information about XI Panchen Lama in spite of all Tibetans and International pressure. From 25 April 2003, Panchen Lama is 14 years old and it’s been eight years since he has been missing.
Demand for immediate Release of the Youngest Political Prisoner.
Gedhun Chokyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama was born on 25th April 1989 to father Kunchok Phuntsok and mother Dechen Choedon of Lhari County of Nagchu Prefecture in Tibet. On 14 May 1995 His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognised him as the true reincarnation of 10th Panchen Lama. Just after three days of his official announcement of reincarnation, on 17 May 1995 the Chinese Government abducted the 11th Panchen Lama and his parents.
Nine years had passed but still no authentic news or any sort of information concerning his whereabouts and well being is known or heard at all. We find it very essential that the 10th Panchen Lama be given all the traditional and religious education, as he should have been like every divine religious figure.
We always do remain grateful to all the International Govt. and NGOs for having their earnest concern with regard to the issue of Release of 11th Panchen Lama and expects the same sincere contribution and genuine enthusiasm in the years ahead. The Former UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Madam Mary Robinson had recurrently asked in person during her official visit to China and appealed Chinese Govt. for the release of the world’s youngest political prisoner before the international arena.
Owing to this grave issue we strongly urge the Chinese govt. to allow Human Right Activists to meet in person the Panchen Lama and his parents and bring Panchen Lama on the International Platform so to confirm their declaration that Panchen Lama is in sound health. We also urge the Chinese Government to allow the Tibetans in Tibet and the Tibetan delegations to have an audience with 11th Panchen Lama who is recognised by the Dalai Lama. Only then will Tibetans and supporters of Tibet believe that the universal declared 11th Panchen is in state of Health.
Day Program:
In the morning every monastery in Dharamshala is praying for the sound health and long life of 11th Panchen Lama, as requested by us.
At 4 p.m., discussion on Child!&s Rights is being organised at Mcleod Day school. Participants are of children between 10-14 years of age.
At 7 p.m., candle light procession starting from Mcleod Bus stand.
