Portrait of Jamyang Palden
Photo: International Campaign for Tibet · Used with permission arranged by V-TAG, 2026-10-15
Record
SI-032
Date
Place
Dolma Square near Rongwo Monastery, Rebkong (Ch: Tongren)
Region
Amdo
Age
Thirties
Affiliation
Rongwo (Rongpo) Monastery (monk)
Outcome
Died Initially survived with serious injuries (ICT, March 2012); ICT now lists him as deceased. CTA lists: died on 29/9/2012.

What happened

According to ICT, Jamyang Palden, a monk of Rongwo Monastery in his thirties, set fire to himself in Dolma Square on the morning of 14 March 2012, the first self-immolation protest in Rebkong. Monks and local people took him to hospital and later back to the monastery. Local Tibetans gathered at the site to pray, and the gathering became a peaceful protest calling for the return of the Dalai Lama.

Aftermath

ICT reported a military build-up in Rebkong after his protest.

Sources & References

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News reports and other sources