freedom exile, review Dalai Lama's reputation role west?

Freedom in Exile

The Dali Lama has become a symbol of the oppression of the Tibetan people at the hands of the Chinese, and of oppression of all marginalized people everywhere. He has shown strength and courage as an ambassador in exile from his homeland. Yet he also inspires others because he is a symbol of someone who leads a life founded upon peace and love. Although he has suffered at the hands of the Chinese, he does not advocate a policy of ill will and vengeance, and rather prays for the peace of the entire human race. This is the essence of the theme of his autobiography, entitled Freedom in Exile. Although has lived in exile since 1959, he is still free -- free because of the good graces of the Western democracies that support his cause, but also because he...
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