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Declining to comment on the idea of complete independence being favoured by some young Tibetan organisations, he reaffirmed his faith in the “middle path” and said it was his moral responsibility to lead the Tibetans till his death. “It is directly a matter of will of the people. If the Tibetan people want me, I would be there. Same is true for the whole successor issue also. I am already 73. If the people of Tibet feel they don’t need the institution of Dalai Lama any more then their will would prevail and there would be no successor. But if they feel a requirement, then the succession process would also be decided by them and the person taking over could be a man or a woman.”
He added that he was already in a state of semi-retirement from politics. “In political matters, I play the role of an advisor to Prime Minister Samdhong Rinpoche. But I cannot abdicate my spiritual responsibilities.”
Though the radical sentiment has been gaining acceptance amongst Tibetan youth, the six-day special meeting of 600 Tibetan leaders, which concluded on Saturday, declared the Dalai Lama as its unanimous leader. A special meeting of International Support Group of Tibetans shall take place later this month at Gurgaon. It shall feature several high-profile names, including Hollywood actor Richard Gere. The Dalai Lama is unlikely to attend this meet, as he would be touring Europe during this period.
Speculation was rife about the Dalai Lama’s retirement after his health declined (he recently underwent a gall bladder surgery) and the failure of eighth round of talks with China after which he admitted that his policies had “failed”. There were also suggestions about the likelihood of the Karmapa taking over as his successor.
When asked specifically about the chances of the Karmapa taking over, the Dalai Lama said, “Karmapa is young, energetic, has shown a lot of promise and is gaining experience quickly. The future of Tibet lies in the hands of young people like him. But as I said earlier, it is the Tibetan people who will decide whether they need a successor or not and the mode of his/her selection.”
When asked whether the Tibetans would consider sending any envoys to China, he said that they would “wait and watch”.
He, however, sought India’s help in resolving the whole issue. “India’s attitude has been overcautious. They have their own compulsions and have been a wonderful help and support over the years. In fact, I always say that India is the guru to Tibet. If the Tibet issue is resolved, both India and China shall gain enormously.”
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A sad state of affairs. In the vast complexity of modern Buddhism here is one that seeks to be king. Siddharta must be weeping. What I don't understand is the suffering he has inflicted upon Dorje Shugden's followers.
INSTITUTIONOF HIS HOLINESS DALAI LAMA IS ABOVE POLITICS OF ANY KIND. THE BUDHIST PHYLOSOPHY IS FOR WORLD .DALAI LAMA IS THE LIVING SPIRITUAL MASTER. INDEPENDENCE ,DEMOCRACY,PEACE,HUMANISS THE ARE THE VALUES THE BUDHISTA MASTER S FIGHT FOR TIRELESSLY FOR ANY COUNTRY.TIBET IS ONE OF THEM. WE INDIANS ARE ALWAYS WITH DALAI LAMA FOR THIS.
Tibetan struggle is the struggle of oppressed people on this planet. we must transform the accepted way of life of wars,corruptions
We could lose Tibet in order that we can have 'dollar stores' and other cheap junk... we will regreat that one day. Do we really want to live in a world that let that happen?
The great statesmen of Bamponth like Somnath Budda Karate Yechoories A Chutiyanandan et al. have worked hard to remove India from Tibet after communal and fascist policies of Nehru. By doing this they have received enormous help from Chao Mao Hu Jintao for establishing seclallular progressib pro minority Bongali and Karela parties of Bamponth in India and ruling two states. These states must now show their loyalty to mighty superposer Chin and greatest leader Mao and now Jintao and help them in this hour of need in establishing rule of great Chinis in India.
WHY DID INDIA TAKE IN ALL THE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN THE FIRST PLACE. INDIA HAS LOTS OF PROBLEMS IN ITSELF. WITH ALL THIS CAST, RELIGION AND POVERTY PROBLEMS, INDIA SHOULD NOT HAVE SOULDERED THESE TIBETAN PROBLEMS. NOW THE NORTHERN HIMALAYAS WILL BELONG TO THE TIBETANS. ITS HARD TO GET THESE PEOPLE MOVING OUT OF INDIA. ANOTHER CANCEROUS EVIL POLITICS, AND THE DRAGON IS WATCHING ALL THE WHILE, SO INDIA BECAREFUL. THE POLITICIANS NEED TO HAVE SOME COMMON SENSE.
"In the next 20 years, if we are not careful in our actions and planning, then there is great danger to the Tibetan community," the dalai lama said...Really its a shame , a great slame on the face of india...in its history ever .if this great holy person dies with this regret. If china can use tibet as base against india. If they plan to extent there territories beyond even arunachal pradesh. If they are supporting seperatist in throughout india. Can't india fight with china for a complete autonomous tibet.So as to safegourd india in future an have blessings from this spiritual autunomous nation in exile.Can't a nation of a billion plus(INDIA) do anything for this ......Or just we gona revind the historical foolishness of Legendry nehru" Hindi chini bhai bhia"???
Dalai Lama is different person to different to different people. To the chinese, he is a fascist, a trouble monger, an enemy deteremined to destroy their country, so they have to be careful about him. To Indians, he is a saint, a man of God, worthy of worship, hence they raise him on the pedestal. The Russians think of him as a fascist in saffron robes, and with their allergy to fascism since their fight with Hitler, they are wary of him.Hence, India has to be careful of this personality, lest it lead to a troublesome situation to peace in Asia. The policy is: Live and let live and not vice versa.
For India it is necessary to be cautious about Tibet. The Dalai Lama is viewed differently by different people. Take the Chinese people: They think , Dalai Lama is a facist, a trouble monger determined to break up their country. His talk of peace is viewed as a facade for seperatist intentions; and hence a danger to the Chinese nation. For the Indians, the Dalai Lama is a peaceful soul, a man of God, sort of a saint, worthy of worship and being raised on a pedastal; hence they support his views. For the Russians, ever allergic to fascism since their fight with Hitler, he is to be shunned.With such controversy, one needs be careful with such personaity, lest it create unfavourable situations for world peace. Hence India needs be careful. We dont want a fight with our communist neighbour. The policy should be: Live and let live! Not otherwise.
INDIA IS AFRAID OF THE MILITARY POWERS OF CHINA AND IT IS UNABLE TO PROLONG THE DISPUTE WITH CHINA.WHEN THE CHINA DONOT WANT ANY INTEREFERENCE IN ITS INTERNAL MATTERS WHY AND HOW CAN INDIA INTERFERE WITH IT.BUT AS INDIA IS A SOFT COUNTRY PAKISTAN CAN INTERFEREWITH INDIAS INTERNAL MATTER WHICH IS PENIDNG SINCE 1947.THE KASHMIR ISSUE IS AN INTERNAL MATTER BUT THE PAKIS CLAIM IT AS THEIR TERRITORYA ND PUSHING THE EXTREMISTS AND TERRORISTS TO KASHMIR AND PLAY WITH THE LIVES OF KASHMIR PEOPLE.IF INDIA WOULD BE IN PLACE OF CHINA IT WOULD HAVE ISSUED A STERN WARNING AND ALSO MAY HAVE ATTACKED PAKISTAN BUT THE FACT IS THAT INDIA IS AFRAID OF PAKISTAN AS IT IS NUCLEAR POWERED AND SUPPORTED BY CHINA.OUR BORDERS ARE NOT SECURED AND WE ARE AT THE MERCY OF THE SUPER POWERS.WE NEED TO IMPROVE OUR MILITARY POWERS AND ALSO THE DEFENSE BUDGET SHOULD BE SUITABLY INCREASED AT PAR WITH OTHER NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES.WE NEED TO BE SUPER POWER AND SELF DEPENDENT. india should be strong enough to defend it.
There is merit in Dalai Lama's view that India is being over-cautious on Tibet. While China has been openly laying claim on Arunachal Pradesh and refusing to accept the Macmohan Line as the international border and is in occupation of Aksai Chin, India has been less than assertive. India's support to Chinese presence in Tibet should be made conditional to China allowing Tibetan exiles to return to an autonomous homeland and China accepting India's position on Arunachal and Aksai Chin. China needs Indian markets more than we need their goods. Therefore there