China News Agency, Shannan, July 27th (Reporter Jiang Feibo Gongsanglam) Panchen Erdeni Choji Jeb, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice president of the Buddhist Association of China, and president of the Tibetan branch of the Buddhist Association of China, recently visited Shannan Co, Tibet. In that county, I visited the people of Mama Mamba ethnic township, blessed the believers, and encouraged the local people to protect their border homes.
On July 25, the Panchen Lama bestowed blessings for believers in Mama Mumba Ethnic Township, Cuona County, Shannan, Tibet.
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Cuona County is located at the southern end of the Tibet Autonomous Region, at the southern foot of the Himalayas, and is one of the border counties in Tibet.
This is the first time Panchen Lama visited Cuona County.
On July 25, in Mama Mamba Ethnic Township, the Panchen Lama visited the home to learn about the development of the local tourism industry and the living conditions of the people.
"Which year was this house built, and is the quality better than before?" At the Menyu Hotel, the Panchen Lama asked Baima Zhuoma, the head of the hotel, about his family situation. Baima Zhuoma's father, Tsering, replied, The house was built in 2014, which is very good compared to the previous house.
Tsering added that most of the construction of this house was supported by the government, about 70% was funded by the government, and the remaining 30% was borne by himself.
The Panchen Lama also asked about the current main income, state policy subsidies and total household income.
Tsering introduced that the main income of the family is tourism income, followed by animal husbandry and agricultural income.
On July 25, the Panchen Lama had a cordial conversation with Baima Dolma's family to learn about the development of the local tourism industry and the living conditions of the people.
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"The subsidy for border residents is 6,000 yuan per person per year (RMB, the same below), the forestry subsidy is about 9,400 yuan, and there are also grassland subsidies." Tsering said that these will be paid and deposited into his bank account on time.
There are 4 members in his family, the youngest daughter is studying in a university outside the country, and the total annual family income is more than 90,000 yuan.
The Panchen Lama also learned about the local tourism market from Baima Dolma.
Baima Zhuoma introduced that he mainly serves as a hotel receptionist. The most tourists are from May to August and October in Lebugou every year. In addition, there are some holidays, which is the peak tourist season in Lebugou.
The Panchen Lama told Tsering and Baima Dolma that now the country is stronger, the border areas are happy and healthy, and more and more people come to travel.
"Your life is varied, whether it is subsidized by the state or earning your own income, it will get better and better. I hope you will build your hometown well, do your own work well, accumulate more income, and most importantly protect the border. home."
On July 25, the Panchen Lama had a cordial conversation with the family of Lebugou Dolma in Shannan to learn about the development of local tourism and the living conditions of the people.
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On the same day, the Panchen Lama also held a symposium with representatives of various ethnic groups in Cuona County.
The Panchen Lama said that historically the frontier areas were poor and remote.
When I came to Cuona County, I saw that all ethnic groups were united and friendly, happy and harmonious, social harmony and stability, and religious harmony.
Lebugou has now become a tourist attraction, and such a development is shocking.
"The ancestors of the frontier people have made contributions from generation to generation to defend the country's territory." Panchen said that this is a great era, and it is fortunate to be able to integrate into this era and become participants and builders. "We must work hard and persevere in construction. Such a beautiful home, protect this holy territory." (End)
Panchen Erdeni is one of the most influential reincarnated living Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism.
Panchen Lama Erdeni Chokyi Jeb was born on February 13, 1990 in Jiali County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region.
On November 29, 1995, he passed the lottery from the golden urn and was approved by the State Council to be confirmed as the reincarnated soul boy of the 10th Panchen Lama and succeeded him as the 11th Panchen Lama Erdeni.