It is the basic policy of the Chinese government to respect and protect freedom of religious belief. According to China's Constitution and laws, all citizens of the People's Republic of China have the freedom to believe or not believe in religion. They enjoy the freedom to follow any religion they choose to believe in, or to follow whatever sect within that religion. Those who had no religion in the past now have the freedom to adopt one, and former believers also have the freedom to renounce.

All religious organizations in Tibet enjoy the freedom to conduct religious activities under the protection of China's Constitution and laws.

Data indicates that the Tibetan Branch of the Buddhist Association of China has established a Tibetan Buddhist Institute, and opened sutra-learning classes in the monasteries of various sects. Every year, the Tibetan Branch recommends a certain number of Living Buddha candidates and monks to the China Advanced Institute of Tibetan Buddhism, for further training in Beijing.

The policies egarding Tibetan compatriots residing abroad

The Chinese government has adopted the policy that, "all patriots belong to one big family, whether they rally to the common cause early or late." Anyone, as long as he or she does not participate in separatist activities or harm the unification of the motherland and the unity of the Chinese nation, is welcome by the Chinese government, whether he or she comes back to visit friends and relatives, or to settle. Those who had participated in separatist activities in the past may also be permitted to return, provided that they cease their separatist activities and change their stance on "Tibet independence."