Larung Gar, founded in 1980, has long been a hub for Buddhist monks and nuns seeking to deepen their spiritual education.

The world's largest Tibetan Buddhist study center, Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, faces increased Chinese military presence, heightened surveillance, and stricter regulations on monks' and nuns' residency and registration.

The recent military buildup and impending regulations highlight an escalation in Beijing's campaign to limit religious freedom in Tibet

China has deployed nearly 400 troops at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy to enforce stricter surveillance, with plans to impose regulations in 2022 limitin