Not many people know the daily life of a living Buddha in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Let us experience their journey through 11-year-old Dedrum, appointed as a living Buddha when he was just six.

At 7 a.m., Dedrum begins to read and recite religious scriptures for one hour and a half. After breakfast, he goes to school. He has three classmates, who are also all living buddhas. They study Chinese, English and Tibetan languages and calligraphy, and also follow all curriculum of China's nine-year compulsory education. Phalo has been teaching them for four years. He is also a living Buddha.

Living Buddha Phalo, teacher of Tibetan Buddhist College said:"They are smarter in study. They are fast-learning and hard-working. They do a good job."

Saturday is Dedrum's favourite day of the week. After one Chinese class, he would play basketball, and enjoy mobile games with his friends.

In summer vacation, while other students can stay at home, Dedrum has to go to another temple of Drepung Monastery for further education.

"There are many small monks there. I would walk around to check them out. They will discuss Buddist scriptures. I'm happy to go there," said Dedrum.

But before that, Dedrum would return home in Lhunze County, roughly 350 kilometers away from the Tibetan capital Lhasa, to spend time with his families.

Tsering Pedron, Derum's sister said:"I often show Dedrum's pictures taken by his teacher to my parents. Sometimes my mother will say 'wow, look, how tall he is now. I do really know little about my child.' It sounds a little jealous."

Dedrum was enthroned in 2010 after a lot-drawing ceremony involving other candidates. They were chosen after years of search by senior monks according to religious practices and traditions.