Dharamshala, July 27 -- Chinese authorities have ordered all monks and nuns whose residences were recently demolished at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Serthar to leave the religious centre and return to their native monasteries or family homes, according to Tibet Times.

As reported by Tibet Times, the directive prohibits displaced monastics from remaining at Larung Gar under any circumstances. The report further stated that authorities have been forcibly sending monks and nuns back to their hometowns following the demolition of their living quarters.

According to Tibet Times, Chinese authorities began a fresh demolition drive at Larung Gar on July 13, citing safety concerns linked to overcrowded housing and the large population of monk...