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Self-Immolation
Over the past couple of years a strange form of protest has taken hold in Tibet. Desiring freedom from the Chinese government, Tibetan monks have been setting flame to their own bodies.
What is going on?
Exiled Tibetan monks Chanting prayers after a Tibetan man self-immolated
Exiled Tibetans are praying to mourn those who have died in protest.
A young Tibetan girl Participating in a candle light vigil for Tibetans who self-immolated.
A few of the images related to Tibetan self-immolations. (more in slideshow)
A website created as Final project for a world religions class at Gustavus Adolphus College
Created by: Alec Ackmann, Connor Brausen, Cory Ellis, and Jack Walsh
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