Let me state for the record that I am a Zen Buddhist. Before you say anything, I must warn you that there is a penalty of death by a thousand cuts for anyone who says "The fat guy?" after I state this fact. Buddha was, in fact, thin; the fat guy is a different individual altogether. If you find out his name and tell me, I'll give you a cookie. Now! To business. Read More »
Dalai Lama
China Throws a Temper Tantrum
By Samus - Posted on October 16th, 2007
Tagged: China
• Dalai Lama
• Foreign Relations
• human rights
• Tibet
• United States
• Shared responsibility
• Personal freedom
Buddhas must have government permission to reincarnate
By fallon - Posted on August 4th, 2007
Tagged: atheism
• Buddhism
• China
• Dalai Lama
• Intolerance
• Tibet
• Broad prosperity
• Shared responsibility
• Effective government
• Personal freedom
• Better future
I've seen some hypocritical decisions in my time, but the latest news from China really takes the cake! In a recent 14 part regulation China's atheist leaders have once again struck a blow at Tibet's Buddhas, stating that "the so-called reincarnated living Buddha without government approval is illegal and invalid" (Macartney, 2007). Read More »
