The Dalai Lama for The Washington Post: My Hope for Tibetans

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The following article by 14. The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet, appeared in connection with The 66th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising – the anti-Chinese and anti-communist revolution, which began on 10 March 1959 in the capital Lhasa. As part of a weekly review of the abroad press, the Closer planet Forum is published in its entirety.

For almost 9 years after the Chinese invasion of Tibet I tried to accomplish some agreement, among others I went to Beijing, to meet the then president (Political Committee of the Communist organization of China – ed.) Mao Zedong. Unfortunately, despite the assurances of Mao himself – abstrahing from a comparison of religion to poison, which truly bothered me – to save Tibet and Tibetans while remaining in Tibet, it proved impossible.

March 10, 1959, in the capital of the country, Lhasaspontaneous the emergence of the Tibetan people. A week later, in the dark of a cold night, I snuck out of town, starting like this. over 60 years of exile. Since then, my home – as with more than 100 thousand. Tibetans – they became India.

It's been almost 75 years. China's invasion of Tibet And it's besides 66 years since I escaped this month. Tibetansthose who stay in place are inactive deprived of their dignity as a nation and Freedom to live according to your own beliefs and your over a thousand-year culture. Since then alone People’s Republic of China They've been affected by dramatic changes.

By return Deng Xiaopinga towards Capitalism and beginning China This country has become a leading economical power. Of course, along with economical power goes military power and International political influence. The way Beijing will benefit from these benefits in the next decade or 2 will decide its course in the foreseeable future. Will he choose the way of dominance and aggression, both interior and external? Or the way of work and a constructive function as a global leader?

The second anticipation is not only about the full world, but besides about ourselves. Chinese. Indeed, this is crucial both for China as a country, as well as their citizens. I believe that the solution to the long-term problem Tibet by dialogue would be a strong signal, for both China and the full world, that Beijing chooses the second of these roads. The Chinese leader is expected to have a far-reaching vision, courage, and long - suffering.

From the very beginning, I provided TibetansThat our fight must be based on rulesnon-violence. force gives emergence to more force – even if it leads to any temporary dissolution, sowing seeds of future aggression. Since the early 1970s, I have besides been able to convince my people that a lasting solution to our problem can only be found if we consider needs and concerns of both partiesby seeking a mutually acceptable solution.

For Beijing Most crucial is territorial integrity People's Republic of Chinaj, and for us the most crucial is the anticipation of surviving as a nation with a separate identity, language and culture on The Tibetan Upland. Despite historical position Tibet I believed – and inactive believe – that at the political will of Chinese leaders the Tibetan peoplecan make while maintaining its separate identity, language and culture in the Tibetan Upland while remaining in the People's Republic of China.

Within our attempts to solve the problem Tibet We had 3 periods. intensive dialog with Beijing: in the 1950s, erstwhile I was in Tibet as a young leader; in the 1980s erstwhile Deng opened China; and in the first decade of this century, especially in the pre- 2008 summertime Olympics in Beijing. I was constantly doing everything I could to make the chance to negociate and agree with China.

Through my envoys, I introduced Beijing Action plan, which outlines how a satisfactory solution can be achieved for both sides Tibet. We have an existential struggle: The endurance of the ancient people, its culture, language and religion is at stake. The Tibetan people have no choice but to proceed a fair fight.

Personally, though I am statelessI feel like I survived. a life full of freedom, joy and purpose, able to make any contribution to the improvement of humanity's fate. I'll be 90 this July. Although in 2011, I gave full political power to elected leaders Tibet, many Tibetans He's worried about what happens to my nation and my country if there's no solution in my life.

Because today, all show Tibetan identity is increasingly seen by Beijing as a threat, there is concern that in the name of “stability” and “territorial integrity” attempts will be made to erase our civilization. Given that this is simply a nation's conflict with a long past of separation, it will, if necessary, last longer than the remainder of my life. A steadfast spirit and immunity Tibetans, especially those who remained in Tibetis a constant origin of inspiration and motivation for me.

You can't say no indefinitely. Tibetans the right to be guardians of their homeland or to suppress their quest for freedom. 1 clear lesson we learned from past is that if people are constantly unhappy, it will not be possible to make a stable societies. I hope the authorities in Beijing will shortly find the right will and wisdom to address legitimate aspirations the Tibetan people. We besides thank everyone who consistently supported us, especially the residents and the government IndiaFor solidarity in our long, peaceful conflict for freedom.

Written by Tenzin Gjaco

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