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...Dalai Lama, and the People’s Republic of China began in 2002. His continued diplomatic efforts have had some success, but he said Chinese insistence on the Dalai Lama as a major instigator of resistance has slowed down the process. In the wake of several pro-Tibet protests and demonstrations last spring, Chinese authorities charged the Tibetan spiritual leader with condoning, even encouraging, violence. As Gyari noted, Chinese officials were later forced to recognize the protests as “a strong expression of discontentment” on the part of the Tibetan people, not the result...
...also the similarities between seemingly disparate cultures. While releases like “Radio Palestine”—samples of Palestinian radio stations spliced into one another— and “Streets of Lhasa,”—field recordings of Westerners exploring Tibet in search of musicians—may capture the imaginations of many. The experience of listening to these recordings is unlike any other. While chaotic, grating, and even annoying at times, the recordings of the Sublime Frequencies label not only bring awareness and enjoyment of otherwise essentially overlooked cultures...
...Simon Elegant's article on beijing after the Olympics: It was indeed a mission accomplished [Sept. 8]. When I visited the capital just last April, I saw people beginning to embrace a modern civilization while maintaining their roots in traditional culture. Though others may criticize China's stand on Tibet and Sudan, we can clearly see that the awakened dragon is unfazed by such clamor - both its historical perspective and vision for the future are long and lasting. As we saw during the opening ceremonies, China is willing to share its traditions and accept those of foreign cultures...
...Simon Elegant's article on Beijing after the Olympics: It was indeed a mission accomplished [Sept. 8]. When I visited the capital just last April, I saw people beginning to embrace a modern civilization while maintaining their roots in traditional culture. Though others may criticize China's stand on Tibet and Sudan, we can clearly see that the awakened dragon is unfazed by such clamor - both its historical perspective and vision for the future are long and lasting. As we saw during the opening ceremonies, China is willing to share its traditions and accept those of foreign cultures...
DIED The founder of a Tibetan-studies program at Indiana University and author of the autobiography Tibet Is My Country, Taktser Rinpoche was a committed and lifelong advocate for his homeland. Yet Rinpoche, who was born Thubten Jigme Norbu, didn't always see eye to eye with his younger brother, the Dalai Lama. Though they remained close personally, politically Rinpoche supported absolute independence, while the Dalai Lama worked toward a compromise of "meaningful autonomy." Rinpoche...