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April 18, 2008
Rimpoche's Statement about Chinese Demonstrators
Rimpoche's Statement about Demonstrators:
I am aware that a group of Chinese Students have applied for permission from the
University to stage a demonstration during this weekend's teaching at Crisler Arena.
We support all non-violent expression of free speech and expect anyone attending
the teaching to respect that right of expression without confrontation. We do not
anticipate these demonstrations to interfere with any of our programs.
His Holiness' Statement about the Olympics
The hosting of the Olympic games this year is a matter of great pride to the 1.2
billion Chinese people. I have from the very beginning supported the holding of
these Games in Beijing. My position on this remains unchanged. I feel the Tibetans
should not cause any hindrance to the Games. It is the legitimate right of every
Tibetan to struggle for their freedoms and rights. On the other hand, it will be
futile and not helpful to anyone if we do something that will create hatred in the
minds of the Chinese people. On the contrary, we need to foster trust and respect
in our hearts in order to create a harmonious society, as this cannot be built on
the basis of force and intimidation
Posted by google at April 18, 2008 07:48 PM