Dalai Lama

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.

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).