[Vnbiz] Dalai Lama opposes boycott of Olympics

[Tran Dinh Hoanh]

Dear CACC,

The Dalai Lama's position outlined in this article is truly the position of
a Buddhist-and-political leader.  It is hard to combine the two, but he does
it very well.  This man is truly a wonder.  Eventually his path will win.

Have a great day!

Hoanh
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The Dalai Lama takes part in a panel discussion at a Seeds of Compassion
conference yesterday in Seattle, expected to draw more than 150,000 people
over five days.
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From combined dispatches

SEATTLE — The Dalai Lama said yesterday that he did not support a boycott of
the Beijing Olympic Games.

Asked on NBC "Nightly News" whether he wanted the world to boycott the
Olympics this summer, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader replied, "No."

When the network asked whether he wanted the leaders of the U.S. and other
nations to boycott the opening ceremony in support of Tibet and as a
statement against China's recent crackdown there, the Dalai Lama replied,
"That's up to them."

"It is very important to make clear, not only just the Tibet case, but in
China proper" also, he said, adding that the human-rights situation in China
is "poor ... very poor."

Asked what his message to China was, he said: "My main point is: We are not
against you. And I'm not seeking separation."

The NBC interview provided the Buddhist spiritual leader's only words
yesterday on the political situation in Tibet.

He made no mention of human rights or politics yesterday in his first public
appearance since arriving for a five-day conference here on compassion,
instead welcoming what he said was a new scientific interest in human
emotion.
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