HH the 11th Panchen Lama is really growing to be like his predecessors before his current time. There can only be one way and sure way that a Lama does his role to fulfill the needs of many sentient beings without exception.
Although seen as a political figure, I am sure Panchen Lama's gurus will not let him forsake his Buddhist studies, rituals and retreats to see him through as a highly incarnated Lama. Though I've read this article and is short and the news is unable to provide with further details of this retreat or any of Panchen Lama's spiritual advancement, I have faith that HH the Panchen Lama is well taken cared of by the Lamas whom have taken responsibility to educate and bring up this excellent figure for the benefit of all!
As the Panchen Lama is now the main spiritual figure of Buddhism in China, when the time is right for him to teach the doctrine of Lamrim coupled with Lama Dorje Shugden's protective ritual, it will reach out to the masses of Chinese people whom have been craving for a good sense of spiritual comfort.
It will be opening of the sacred era of Buddha Dorje Shugden!
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