Dalai Lama threatens to step down - China- msnbc.com

Dalai Lama threatens to step down - China- msnbc.com


I have a lot to say about this....just not now.....

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And here goes....

Such a strange thing to hear the Dalai Lama threaten to ‘quit’ – the fact that he had to have someone ‘interpret’ his sentiment (which for the record, I applaud - his sentiment that is) – seems even stranger.

It is so hard for me to watch what is happening in Tibet and not feel the frustration and heartbreak of a people who are being oppressed day after day…sort of like the people of Ireland wanting to break free from English rule – except in the case of the IRA they used those nasty bombs and things– so I suppose it’s a little different.

But you know Mr. Lama – if I may be so bold….

People get fed up – sure your denizens want to live their lives in lovingkindness and compassion – but after generations of this crap – don’t you think they are getting tired of being ruled by an uncaring/unfeeling Chinese government? How can you expect people to be saints? How can you expect them to constantly turn the other cheek? Where does it get them in this lifetime? Is the cost of Nirvana really worth the suffering? Yes, all life is suffering – I get that premise. But should we not fight the good fight? Which fight do we fight, the one that keeps us free in THIS lifetime or the one that keeps us holy in the next? Should the blacks have simply accepted slavery? See what I mean? Hard questions and I honor the Dalai and all that he represents here on earth - but (I've asked this question before) - when is enough, enough?

Free Tibet!