Pasang (born 1972) was a monk of Jang Taglung Monastery. On 4 April 1995, he took part in a peaceful pro-independence demonstration in Lhasa City. He was immediately arrested by the authorities and later sentenced to five years’ imprisonment at Drapchi Prison.

During his detention, Pasang became involved in the well-known Drapchi Prison protests of 1 May and 4 May 1998, when prisoners protested against Chinese rule and prison conditions. As punishment for his participation, his original sentence was extended. He received an additional three years’ imprisonment, bringing his total sentence to eight years. He is currently serving this extended sentence in Drapchi Prison.