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China on edge as Mongolian boy is hailed as new Buddhist lama

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  1. [3]
    MimicSquid
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    So, the new Lama is a US citizen? That should make China think twice about disappearing him. I wonder if there was any discussion with the US government before entangling them in this ongoing mess?

    So, the new Lama is a US citizen? That should make China think twice about disappearing him.

    I wonder if there was any discussion with the US government before entangling them in this ongoing mess?

    3 votes
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      NoblePath
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      Theoretically, at least, the Lama is reincarnated and simply located. There is no selection process (but there is a discernment process). Which means, again theoretically, that political...

      Theoretically, at least, the Lama is reincarnated and simply located. There is no selection process (but there is a discernment process).

      Which means, again theoretically, that political considerations play no role.

      4 votes
      1. lou
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        That is their religious belief, but the article makes it apparent that the choice is highly strategic and political as well.

        That is their religious belief, but the article makes it apparent that the choice is highly strategic and political as well.

        3 votes