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Heightened security was in place around the temples of Lhasa for the celebration of the parinirvana or demise of Je Tsongkhapa, popularly known as Jen Rinpoche, who founded the Geluk (yellow hat sect) in the 14th century, on December 23 and 24. Radio Free Asia reported severe restrictions imposed on the movement of Tibetans with plain clothed Chinese officials monitoring activities.
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