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2013.
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| Summary/Abstract |
A region in the far reaches of the Himalayas, Tibet looms large in the imagination. It is the original home of the Dalai Lama, one of the great spiritual leaders of our time. Tibetan Buddhism inspires millions worldwide with the twin values of wisdom and compassion. The Chinese takeover of the country six decades ago also shows another side of Tibet- that of a passionate symbol of freedom in the face of political oppression. International sympathy has kept the Dalai Lama's appeals for autonomy of the world's political agenda, but in the light of China's political and economic gains, there is fear that Tibet is in danger of being forgotten by the world. As the Dalai Lama grows older and China threatens to intervene in the selection of Tibet' s next spiritual leader, many wonder whether there is any hope for the cause of Tibet or will it become a casualty of globalization.
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