1. The Dalai Lama's brother passed away in October of 2020 at age ninety-two. 2. The Dalai Lama stated that his older brother was more intelligent than he was. 3. Gyalo Thondup passed away in October of 2020 at the age of ninety-two. 4. Many are worried due to the fact that China will take over once again if the current Dalai Lama were to pass away. 5.Tibet has alternated between freedom and subjugation for centuries.

1. What happened to the Dalai Lama's brother?
The elder brother of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was Gyalo Thondup. He passed away at ninety-two in October of 2020 after a lifetime dedicated to public service.

2. How did the Dalai Lama feel about his older brother?
His Holiness once stated that his brother was more intelligent than he was and was better educated since he had been sent to school before the uprising in Tibet. Gyalo Thondup was also well-traveled, having visited Europe and America.

3. When did Gyalo Thondup die?
He passed away at ninety-two in October of 2020 after a lifetime dedicated to public service.

4. Why are many in the diaspora worried?
The current Dalai Lama is ninety-two years old. The Tibetans have always been extremely protective of their spiritual leaders, and they are afraid that China will take over once again if he passes away. It was reported that Thondup expressed this concern to friends.

5. How long has Tibet alternated between independence and control?
Tibet has experienced alternating periods of freedom and subjugation for centuries. However, it wasn't until 1951 when the Chinese government claimed sovereignty over the area that things began to change. Since then, China has imposed strict regulations on Tibetan culture and religion, which have been met with widespread resistance from those in the diaspora.

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