Tibetan Spiritual Leader's Visit Sparks Political Controversy in Nepal

Kathmandu. The arrival of Tibetan-origin Buddhist spiritual leader Jhonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche in Nepal has created a stir. Various political parties have criticized the Nepal government for providing high security and hospitality to the Rinpoche, who arrived in Nepal on Magh 15.Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal has also expressed concern over this matter through diplomatic channels with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, there has been no reaction from the Nepal government so far.The spiritual leader Rinpoche, who came to Nepal at the invitation of the Dolpo Society, is scheduled to participate in a discourse lasting 10 days starting from...