Recently, Panchen Erdeni Choskyi Gyalpo, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), vice president of the Buddhist Association of China, and president of the Tibet Branch of the Buddhist Association of China, returned to his hometown of Nagchu in Tibet Autonomous Region and visited Dagze Monastery in Lhari County and Watang Monastery, Redeng Monastery, Damu Monastery, and Paingar Monastery in Biru County to carry out Buddhist activities.

The 11th Panchen Lama at Dagze Monastery.

The 11th Panchen Lama prays to the Buddha.

The 11th Panchen Lama prays to the Buddha.

The 11th Panchen Lama prays to the Buddha.

The 11th Panchen Lama touches the foreheads of monks to bless them.

The 11th Panchen Lama touches the foreheads of monks to bless them.

The 11th Panchen Lama and the monks at Paingar Monastery.