A Flame That Does Not Go Out: Remembering Loga Rangzen and Thupten Ngodup

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To Palden Gyal* this article is a personal and deeply moving reflection that links the self-immolations of Loga Rangzen la and Thupten Ngodup la—spanning nearly three decades—as enduring symbols of Tibetan sacrifice, resistance, and the struggle to preserve Tibetan identity. It illustrates how memory, grief, and political commitment remain deeply intertwined across generations in exile.

On July 2, Loga Rangzen died after setting himself on fire in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York. Before his death, he shared a six-minute live video on Facebook, calling on Tibetans in exile to remain united and to continue the struggle for Tibetan independence. He urged Tibetans to preserve...

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