Dharamshala, Nov. 7 -- The 14th Dalai Lama has said that he remains hopeful that the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who was abducted by Chinese authorities in 1995 at the age of six, will be able to live a life of dignity and in freedom. This year, 11th Panchen Lama, Jetsun Tenzin Gendhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo (the formal name of Gedun Choekyi Nyima), was honoured with the Democracy Service Medal, even as he remains forcibly disappeared, said the Dharamshala-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), in a report on Wednesday adding the award was received on behalf of the 11th Panchen Lama by Zeekyab Rinpoche, Abbot of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in exile. In a special message written by the 14th Dalai Lama, on the occasion of conferring this prestigious award upon the 11th Panchen Lama, he said, "Unfortunately, for no fault of his, he has not been able to enjoy the growth and development of a normal person, whether growing up as a child or even now. However, I believe in the power of truth and in the long run it is truth that prevails. Therefore, I remain hopeful Gedhun Choekyi Nyima will be able to live a life of dignity and in freedom."...