Tenzin Dorje, a monk from Dingri Shelkar Choedhe Monastery in Dingri (Ch: Tingri) County, Shigatse (Ch: Xigaze) City, Tibet Autonomous Region, endured severe torture and interrogation following his release from custody by Chinese authorities. He had been subjected to beatings and torture while being detained.

In May 2023, he was arbitrarily detained for allegedly disseminating teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to local residents. Gedun Tenzin Dorje was skilled in reading and often provides explanations, including those of His Holiness's texts to his local residents.

Although he was detained and subsequently released, he was prohibited from continuing his religious explanations. On 25 May 2023, due to heavy surveillance and restrictions by the Chinese authority, he tragically took his own life at home.