Remembering Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche: A Tibetan Hero’s Memorial Event in Dharamshala

A memorial event was held in Dharamshala to honor Tibetan freedom fighter Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche on the anniversary of his death in Chinese custody. The event took place at the Gangkyi Tibetan Library in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala.

Book Release by Nyima Lhamo

During the event, a book about Rinpoche’s life, authored by his niece Nyima Lhamo, was released. The book details her personal experiences and the challenges her family faced due to the false charges against Rinpoche.

Speeches and Tributes

Exile Tibetan Minister of Defence Gryari Dolma attended the event as the chief guest. She honored the memory of Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, who was wrongly accused and imprisoned by China. Dolma Gyari stated, “Today marks the death anniversary of the renowned Tibetan freedom fighter and former political prisoner Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche. He was arrested on false charges, spent a long time in Chinese prison, and ultimately died there. This event is to remember his death anniversary.”

Tibetan activist Sonam Tsering also attended the event to honor Rinpoche’s memory. He highlighted the ongoing struggles of Tibetans facing persecution in China and urged the Chinese government to free all Tibetan political prisoners. Tsering stated, “Today marks the 10th anniversary of Tulku Rinpoche, a prominent Lama who passed away under Chinese torture and prosecution. We also demand that the Chinese Communist government release all Tibetan political prisoners.”