The Dalai Lama
March 27, 2008
I don’t like to be too political on this forum, but every now and then I think it is important to take a stand - which is what I would like to do today. Throughout all of this Tibetan brouhaha, it has been most interesting and disconcerting to see how the Chinese government deals with, and talks about, the Dalai Lama. Growing up in Canada, anything I have ever heard about the Dalai Lama has been so positive and inspirational (to which I think his actions truly reflect), while over here in China he is vilified by the government, which has invariably filtered down to become common thought amongst most Chinese citizens - and this is a sad thing; the juxtaposition is absolutely amazing. Over here he is referred to as “the Dalai clique” or “the monk” and is being constantly berated for his so-called involvement in these latest riots, when really, he has never done anything with his words or actions to deserve this. The Dalai Lama has always stood for peace and to be labeled a common criminal by the government is simply ridiculous. I for one am a big fan of His Holiness and hope that one day he can go back to his home in Lhasa and live out the rest of his days in the beautiful Potala.
Craig we saw the Dalia Lama speak in Vancouver not so long ago and it really was a moving, spiritual experience. The man is awe inspiring. I find it hard to swallow the direction that the Chinese government decided to take in pinning the whole thing on him as mastermind. Do they really think the rest of the world is gonna buy that? Of course they’ve never really cared in the past what the world thinks. I guess that may trip them up this time with respect the the Olympics and that the eyes of the world are on them like never before. Anyway, I’m impressed you got this post past the the Firewall of China.
Comment by Kev — April 1, 2008 @ 8:48 am
…..dear MR.E, then you must think the violence happened in Tibet was all played by the chinese government?
After watching the News here in Australia and your entery, I really want to cry……
PS: Whatever, your daughter is really cute…
Comment by Alison — April 23, 2008 @ 9:28 am
Yes Alison, I am sorry. But I have to take a stand on this one and completely disagree with your governments take on this issue. But just remember, we can still be friends even though we disagree…
Comment by Administrator — April 23, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
When the western world keeps saying how moving they have been since the Dalia’s speech, they should try to see what he actually does. If your thought is just so simple that can be moved by one speech without seeing the anger of the whole China, then how can you people still believe you are the people who respect justice, fairness, and freedom of human beings? At least, you did not even care about the love and respect of Chinese citizens so far, did you?
Comment by a Chinese — May 6, 2008 @ 8:20 pm
To “a Chinese”,
Thank you for your comment and I appreciate your thoughts on this matter. In making these comments I fully realize that I am going against what the general chinese public is thinking, but to me this whole exercise is a lesson in perspectives. I appreciate the chinese perspective but I disagree with it, and I think I am allowed to disagree. People have disagreements all the time and we all need to learn to respect that there are different perspectives and that we can still co-exiist with each other. Remember, just because I disagree with you does not mean that we still cannot be friends. Here’s a quote that I just love:
“If everyone is thinking alike then someone isn’t thinking.”
Comment by Administrator — May 7, 2008 @ 6:39 am