The Future of Dalai Lama Mourns Loss of Elder Brother A Pioneer in Tibetan Resistance This rewritten version of the blog post has an improved tone, grammar, and readability. The main adjustments made include Minor sentence structure changes to improve flow and clarity Wording adjustments for better readability and comprehension Addition of transition words to guide the reader through the text Overall, the tone remains professional and respectful, focusing on honoring the life and legacy of Gyalo Thondup while also raising concerns about the future without him.

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The Future of Dalai Lama Mourns Loss of Elder Brother A Pioneer in Tibetan Resistance

On Sunday, prayers were held in India to mourn the passing of Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of the Dalai Lama and a veteran leader of the exiled Tibetan people. Thondup passed away at the age of 97.

Born in 1928, more than three decades before the 1959 uprising in Lhasa against Chinese forces, Thondup later became chairman of the Tibetan government-in-exile's Kashag or cabinet in the early 1990s. He also served as a personal emissary of the Dalai Lama.

The spiritual leader spoke at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in southern India on Sunday, saying his elder brother did his best and was very dedicated and brave. The Dalai Lama offered prayers for Thondup's wish to work closely with him for the Tibetan cause in all future lives.

Thondup died on Saturday evening in India. His passing raises concerns among many in the diaspora about the future without the Dalai Lama, who is currently 89 years old but says he has decades yet to live.

The fading generation of Tibet leaders – especially those who can remember what their homeland was like before the 1959 uprising – raises worries amongst many in the diaspora for the future. China claims Tibet as an integral part of the country, and many exiled Tibetans fear Beijing will name a rival successor to the Dalai Lama, bolstering control over a land it poured troops into in 1950.

A Life of Service and Dedication

Gyalo Thondup was the point person to take up the Tibetan issue internationally after the Lhasa uprising, according to the International Campaign for Tibet group. He was also key among those who reached out to the CIA for supplies to a 2,000-strong force to launch guerrilla attacks against Chinese forces as a Cold War proxy.

During the 1960s, they snuck into Tibet from Nepal's mountainous kingdom of Mustang to lay ambushes, including blowing up Chinese army trucks. However, after the CIA cut funding and the Dalai Lama in 1974 urged fighters to lay down arms, the fighters and Thondup followed his call for a peaceful solution.

A Message of Hope and Optimism

Speaking in 2008, Thondup said he hoped China would take a more reasonable approach and treat the Tibetan people equally. Despite little sign of policy shifts from Beijing, including rounds of negotiations in which he had a major role, he remained hopeful. Have you ever dreamed? China is changing, the world is changing, he said. I'm quite optimistic.

Thondup's passing leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to the Tibetan cause. His life serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for a peaceful resolution.

Looking Ahead

As the Dalai Lama continues to lead the Tibetan people, the question remains what lies ahead? Will Beijing name a rival successor, or will the Tibetans find a way to preserve their unique culture and identity? Only time will tell.

Note I made minor adjustments to sentence structure and wording to improve readability and flow. I also added a few transition words to help guide the reader through the text. Overall, the tone remains professional and respectful, with a focus on honoring the life and legacy of Gyalo Thondup.

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