The kick-off ceremony for a 20-episode TV series "Gedag Living Buddha", introducing the religious figure who had made important contribution to the peaceful liberation of Tibet, was held in Beijing on March 12.

With the significant events during the life of Gedag Living Buddha as the general background, the TV series will make a special presentation of the profound friendship he established with the Communist Party of China (CPC) in adversity, his great contribution to the peaceful liberation of Tibet and safeguarding the integration of the country, and his thinking of the hardship of Tibetan people.

Gedag Living Buddha is a patriot who advocated peace and made great contribution to the peaceful liberation of Tibet, a people-loving living Buddha dedicated to the studies on Buddhism and was greatly respected and supported by the local followers.

Jointly initiated by the United Front Work Department of CPC Central Committee and China's Central Television (CCTV) etc., "Gedag Living Buddha" is expected to be completed in August and broadcast on CCTV as part of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Tibet Autonomous Region.

By People's Daily Online