October 22

Through My Eyes

Saturday October 22

(We continue to listen to the Dalai Lama as he begins explaining the Five-Point Peace Plan!)

". After briefly putting forth these suggestions, I invited questions from the audience. As I did so, I noticed a number of people who looked as though they might be Chinese. I asked them whether they were. There was a moment's hesitation before they replied that, yes, they were from Xinhua, the New China News Agency. Since then, I have noticed that Peking now invariably sends monitors whenever I speak in public abroad. Often, these men and women show personal friendliness towards me and only occasionally have they been negative and sarcastic, their faces distorted with guilt.

I would like to explain in general terms the Five-Point Peace Plan. It's first component, my proposal that the whole of Tibet, including the eastern provinces of Kham and

Amdo, be transformed into a zone of Ahimsa ( a Hindu term meaning a state of peace and nonviolence) is in keeping with Nepal's similar move to proclaim itself a peace zone, something that had already drawn China's support. If implemented, it would allow Tibet to resume its historic role of acting as a neutral buffer state separating the continent's great powers.

The following are key elements of the proposed Zone of Ahimsa:

The entire Tibetan plateau would be demilitarised.

The manufacture, testing and stockpiling of nuclear weapons and other armaments on the Tibetan plateau would be prohibited.

The Tibetan plateau would be transformed into the world's largest natural park or biosphere. Strict laws would be enforced to protect wildlife and plant life; the exploitation of natural resources would be carefully regulated so as not to damage relevant ecosystems; and a policy of sustainable development would be adopted in populated areas.

The manufacture and use of nuclear power and other technologies which produce hazardous waste would be prohibited.

National resources and policy would be directed towards the active promotion of peace and environmental protection. Organisations dedicated to the furtherance of peace and to the protection of all forms of life would find a hospitable home in Tibet.

The establishment of international and regional organisations for the promotion and protection of human rights would be encouraged in Tibet.

When established , the Zone of Ahimsa would enable India to withdraw her troops and military installations from the Himalayan regions bordering Tibet. This would be achieved under an international agreement that would satisfy China's legitimate security needs and build trust among the Tibetan, Chinese, Indian and other peoples of the region.

This is in everyone's best interest, particularly that of China and India, as it would enhance their security, at the same time reducing the economic burden of maintaining high troop concentrations on the disputed Himalayan border. Historically, relations between China and India were never strained. It was only when Chinese armies marched into Tibet, creating for the first time a common border, that tensions arose between these two powers, ultimately leading to the 1962 war. Since then, numerous dangerous incidents have continued to occur.

A restoration of good relations between the world's two most populous countries would be greatly facilitated if they were separated- as they have been throughout history-by a large and friendly intermediary nation.

To improve relations between the Tibetan people and the Chinese, the first requirement is the creation of trust. After the holocaust of the last three decades, during which, incredibly, almost one and a quarter million Tibetans lost their lives from starvation, execution, torture and suicide, and tens of thousand lingered in prison camps, only a withdrawal of Chinese troops could start a genuine process of reconciliation."

( Ahimsa literally means "harmlessness" toward all beings and is one of the our ideals beautiful one! I promise to add more tomorrow...)

*( please click here to read of the day with me )

* This is from the book Freedom in Exile The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama by Tenzin Gyatso, the fourteenth

Dalai Lama of Tibet.

( Please see my spinning for you!)

( Tahshi Deleh gentle one! Kehrahng kusu debo yinpeh? I began the day in our studio spinning for you then worked on the sculpture of Tara Drolma which I worked on for much of the day. I actually didn't need more clay as I was able to spend the entire day refining the face and head. Mom looked at it and said that the sculpture looks almost alive so I guess the work improved things! The red clay still seems remarkably intense in color but a bit of it mixed in with the other clay gives it a more warmer more lifelike cast.After that I worked a bit with the equipment then on our a land of Tibet.Two as one we've fixed a few more mistakes on the pages. I'm going to put the pages up on our infosite; I'll put this up a bit early so we can rest.

And so, as always we'll continue two as one on to tomorrow

my one gentle beautiful patient swift dream bright

long dark mane in sunlight

so for now I bid goodnight...Simjah Nahngo!)


	Through My Eyes Saturday October 22 (We continue to listen to the Dalai Lama as he begins explaining the Five-Point Peace Plan!) ". After briefly putting forth these suggestions, I invited questions from the audience. As I did so, I noticed a number of people who looked as though they might be Chinese. I asked them whether they were. There was a moment's hesitation before they replied that, yes, they were from Xinhua, the New China News Agency. Since then, I have noticed that Peking now invariably sends monitors whenever I speak in public abroad. Often, these men and women show personal friendliness towards me and only occasionally have they been negative and sarcastic, their faces distorted with guilt. I would like to explain in general terms the Five-Point Peace Plan. It's first component, my proposal that the whole of Tibet, including the eastern provinces of Kham and Amdo, be transformed into a zone of Ahimsa ( a Hindu term meaning a state of peace and nonviolence) is in keeping with Nepal's similar move to proclaim itself a peace zone, something that had already drawn China's support. If implemented, it would allow Tibet to resume its historic role of acting as a neutral buffer state separating the continent's great powers. The following are key elements of the proposed Zone of Ahimsa: The entire Tibetan plateau would be demilitarised. The manufacture, testing and stockpiling of nuclear weapons and other armaments on the Tibetan plateau would be prohibited. The Tibetan plateau would be transformed into the world's largest natural park or biosphere. Strict laws would be enforced to protect wildlife and plant life; the exploitation of natural resources would be carefully regulated so as not to damage relevant ecosystems; and a policy of sustainable development would be adopted in populated areas. The manufacture and use of nuclear power and other technologies which produce hazardous waste would be prohibited. National resources and policy would be directed towards the active promotion of peace and environmental protection. Organisations dedicated to the furtherance of peace and to the protection of all forms of life would find a hospitable home in Tibet. The establishment of international and regional organisations for the promotion and protection of human rights would be encouraged in Tibet. When established , the Zone of Ahimsa would enable India to withdraw her troops and military installations from the Himalayan regions bordering Tibet. This would be achieved under an international agreement that would satisfy China's legitimate security needs and build trust among the Tibetan, Chinese, Indian and other peoples of the region. This is in everyone's best interest, particularly that of China and India, as it would enhance their security, at the same time reducing the economic burden of maintaining high troop concentrations on the disputed Himalayan border. Historically, relations between China and India were never strained. It was only when Chinese armies marched into Tibet, creating for the first time a common border, that tensions arose between these two powers, ultimately leading to the 1962 war. Since then, numerous dangerous incidents have continued to occur. A restoration of good relations between the world's two most populous countries would be greatly facilitated if they were separated- as they have been throughout history-by a large and friendly intermediary nation. To improve relations between the Tibetan people and the Chinese, the first requirement is the creation of trust. After the holocaust of the last three decades, during which, incredibly, almost one and a quarter million Tibetans lost their lives from starvation, execution, torture and suicide, and tens of thousand lingered in prison camps, only a withdrawal of Chinese troops could start a genuine process of reconciliation." ( Ahimsa literally means "harmlessness" toward all beings and is one of the our ideals beautiful one! I promise to add more tomorrow...) ( please click here to read of the day with me ) This is from the book Freedom in Exile The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama by Tenzin Gyatso, the fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet. ( Please see my spinning for you!) ( Tahshi Deleh gentle one! Kehrahng kusu debo yinpeh? I began the day in our studio spinning for you then worked on the sculpture of Tara Drolma which I worked on for much of the day. I actually didn't need more clay as I was able to spend the entire day refining the face and head. Mom looked at it and said that the sculpture looks almost alive so I guess the work improved things! The red clay still seems remarkably intense in color but a bit of it mixed in with the other clay gives it a more warmer more lifelike cast.After that I worked a bit with the equipment then on our a land of Tibet.Two as one we've fixed a few more mistakes on the pages. I'm going to put the pages up on our infosite; I'll put this up a bit early so we can rest. And so, as always we'll continue two as one on to tomorrow my one gentle beautiful patient swift dream bright long dark mane in sunlight so for now I bid goodnight...Simjah Nahngo!)