> > The reason may not be obvious to everyone. In fact, the > > Tibetan Buddhists fought and lost a brief war with China. I > > mean no disrespect to the Dalai Lama, but he did leave for > > India where there was a strong enough military to protect > > him. > > That is not true, Tibet had a tiny army, little more than ceremonial > compared to Chinas resources.
How is it not true, then? They were vanquished. They lost. I wish they hadn't, but they did. > >Today we receive his graceful wisdom only because there > > are a few hundred thousand Indian soldiers facing China with > > armed soldiers. > > I'm confused by this, The Dali Lama lives in India so are you suggesting > that China wants to invade India to get him back? I don't think they want him back, but he is now protected by India. He's on the peaceful side of their military line. I'm glad he is safe. > > Actually, they didn't oppose war. They were just totally > > incompetent at it. The Buddhists in Tibet had prisons, an > > army, munitions, etc. > > The Buddhists in Tibet or Tibet the nation? Both. Right there at the temple. Can we suffice it to say that Buddhists are dedicated peace-respecting people who seek each day to help heal the world and do no harm in the process? I believe this is true and very noble, and that the world would be a better place if we all practiced at least some of its peaceful principles. Respectfully, Adam Phillip Churvis Member of Team Macromedia Advanced Intensive ColdFusion MX Training ColdFusion MX Master Class: July 14 - 18, 2003 http://www.ColdFusionTraining.com Download CommerceBlocks V2.1 and LoRCAT from http://www.ProductivityEnhancement.com The ColdFusion MX Bible is in bookstores now! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index.cfm?forumid=5 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index.cfm?method=subscribe&forumid=5 Signup for the Fusion Authority news alert and keep up with the latest news in ColdFusion and related topics. http://www.fusionauthority.com/signup.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.5
