Journey Into Tibet part one

[dharmaquotes]

Good old Robert Thurman...

Glad to have people like him in the world.

[1543fiitl]

Truly truly marvelous... its a great blessing to having watched this video and tremendous respect and bow to each and everyone of you. I've had the great fortunate state to having learned from Robert Thurman's great pot casts and great books. You're a true teacher... thank you so so much for the video. Om mani pedme hung.. May all beings be happy....

[SuperKinja]

Thanks a lot for posting this !!! I enjoyed it very much.

[martinifilm]

Right. The Chinese emperor gave up a wife because he had to give the conquering King something. She (and the Nepalese princess) gave him Buddhism in return. But that has nothing to do with borders. As my Tibetan friends say, "If anyone has a claim to Tibet from their centuries of joint protection, and mutual agreements, it would be Mongolia, not China." If Brits hadn't kept Tibet out of the league of nations when it formed, (arresting the Tibet envoys) we wouldn't be discussing this nonsense.

[martinifilm]

The DVD of this title is now avail at journeyintotibet com - enjoy!

[martinifilm]

I agree with your last sentence. My point was the story of the SG, the Tibetan King who overran Peking, and to whom was given a Chinese wife; this story is part of the Chinese claim of sovereignty over Tibet. It was featured as a "Tibetan Opera" during the Olympics. Another made up event. I think we can agree we're humans first, but the fact we acknowledge differences doesn't make us xenophobes. By the way, the guide you spoke of in the film is Tibetan, not Chinese.

[martinifilm]

All the more reason for you (and everyone) should take a trip there! Enjoy!

[martinifilm]

Thanks for watching it that far. Since you're such an expert on the life of Songtsen Gampo, why not write about what his other accomplishments were? Or was it just for marrying someone from Nepal? There are no borders, my friend, only people who believe in borders. However, historically, the statue of Buddha did come from his Chinese consort, or wife, and not from his Nepalese one, although she may have been more responsible for his deepening Buddhism in Tibet. Thanks for posting.

[77Siobhan]

What a gift. Thank you!!!