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Tibet
This category covers questions about Tibet, a plateau region in Asia, that is often known as "the roof of the world" having the highest elevation on Earth. Most of cultural Tibet is controlled by the People's Republic of China as a autonomous territory. The rest is disputed territories between India and China who both lay claims to the land.
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Why does the Chinese government have a problem with the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai Lama is seeking to split Tibet from China.
Chinese Gov't wants to retain the military strategic significance of the Tibetan Plateau (perfect location to protect against nuclear weapon countries like India and Pakistan), Oil resources, Secure it's boundaries, cannot let one territory become independent for fear of becoming another USSR AND the untapped natural resources of Tibet.
What is the Dalai Lama role as a spiritual leader for Buddhist country?
Yes, he is the leader of the Gelug (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. He is also the secular ruler of Tibet and pro tem spiritual leader of that country while the Panchen Lama is sought out..
How was the Dalai Lama discovered?
The Dalai Lama is born as such but must be found. The current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama and ultimately the reincarnation or a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion . He was born two years after his last incarnation ended.
Senior Tibetan monks recieve information during meditation which helps them track down the new Dalai Lama. They have a secret set of criteria which they use to determine whether the child they have tracked down is the Dalai Lama. Familiarity with the possessions of the previous Dalai Lama is considered the main sign of the reincarnation. The search for the reincarnation typically requires a few years.
The current Dalai Lama is was born Tenzin Gyasto
Why did the dalai lama flee Tibet?
what do you think??
i think that whoever wrote what do you think is a spazzed little nerd who sits there all day on their 50 year old computer begging for a friend, and also for his mum to run him a bubble bath.
What does the name tenzin mean?
TENZIN Gender: Masculine Usage: Tibetan From the Tibetan name Bstan-'dzin which means "upholder of teachings". This is one of the given names of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.
Why can't the Dalai Lama return to Tibet?
The Dali Lama is the leader-in-exile of the Tibetan Buddhist faith and a major leader of the Tibetan people. As Tibet is a part of China, the actions of the Dali Lama make him a political dissident and thus potentially liable for prosecution and imprisonment if he were to return to Tibet.
What city and country is MOunt Everest located in?
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world can be found on the border of Nepal and Tibet in the Himalayan mountains. It is not within any city limits.
Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge in Jordan, approximately 817 metres (2,680 ft) above sea level
What is the river between Russia and China?
The river, which is dividing Russia and China is called Amur.
In which state is Mount MicKinley located?
Denali, formerly officially named Mt. McKinley, is located in Alaska.
It has become fashionable for any group that is persecuted to compare itself to the victims of the Holocaust - and the Tibetans have been treated badly by the Chinese government.
Just wondering if you were able to find an answer to your question as I also have a single dessert plate with the same markings on the back of it.
How many Argali sheep left in the world?
It is estimated that there are 96,000 to 114,000 argali sheep in the world today. Their population is considered to be declining.
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