Peace and the Dalai Lama

Papier mache mask of the Dalai Lama by Tomasito, 2008.

As a spokesperson for compassion and peace, the most influential living human being is probably the current Dalai Lama.

He is now-- and has been for decades-- up against one of the most hardened bureaucracies on the planet: the communist government of China--which invaded Tibet years ago and which has no intention of relaxing its control over the country.

As I understand it--what the Dalai Lama wants is not total independence but a certain amount of autonomy for the Tibetan people--especially concerning their practice of the Buddhist religion.

But China refuses to allow any degree of autonomy.

At this time, The Dalai Lama has suggested to the leaders of Tibet that they meet without him to discuss what they should do about the impasse.

He will speak to the world news about the result of their meeting on November 23, 2008.

Those who admire and respect the Dalai Lama are waiting with great curiosity to hear what he will say.

Tomasito, 2008


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