Chinese authorities in Qinghai province have halted a Tibetan Buddhist Gathering where a lama was scheduled to preach, and have attempted to block online photos and descriptions of the incident. This is part of China's ongoing efforts to suppress Tibetan religious and cultural expressions, including the strengthening of laws to control religious teachers and the demolition of religious sites. The authorities cancelled the Kalachakra teaching by Lama Kalsang Tashi Gyatso, which was due to begin on Wednesday. Tibetans have long appealed for permission to hold such teachings, but the central Chinese government has instructed local authorities to curb large religious gatherings.

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