On May 10, 3:15=A0am, aozot...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=3D133763
>
> Tibetans protest against stupas relocation
>
> Chinese authorities in Tibet are resolute to stop Tibetans' revolts.
> Of late, they are protesting against relocation of stupas, which are
> sacred places of wor****p. Unfortunately, fun parks meant for tourists,
> are proposed to replace these stupas.
> .
> SOMETIMES BACK, in Rutok of Nagari area in Tibet, some young boys were
> protesting against the Chinese government. They demanded the return of
> His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet and an immediate end to brutal
> suppression of Tibetans. Protesters were severely beaten and arrested.
> Later, they were detained in SenGay town where main government offices
> are located.
>
> After the TongKhor monastery incident, the Chinese army officials have
> warned Tibetans (who have fled into mountains fearing China=92s
> brutality) that if they don=92t return back within the given time issued
> by them, they will face severe consequences.
>
> Tibetans who have suffered injuries, live in constant fear. Not only
> this, more than 10 small and large stupas will be removed safely for
> relocation near a crematorium near Nagchu. A stupa is a symbol of
> Buddhist enlightenment. Stupas are the oldest and most prevalent forms
> of Buddhist architecture. The old site of these structures is now
> being turned into a park for tourist attraction. The current locations
> of these sacred places are behind Tsechu temple inside a monastery,
> near Nagchu. Heavy machineries for relocating the stupas have been
> deployed.
>
> These stupas hold high significance for Tibetans for their daily
> Buddhist prayers such as circumambulation. Monks and common people of
> this region are not only deeply saddened but they have also shown
> resentment towards the proposed relocation. These stupas are centuries
> old and were partially damaged during the cultural revolution;
> however, repaired by devoted Tibetans.
>
> Just three days back, Chinese authorities started meetings to reassert
> their campaign to denounce the Dalai Lama. However, Tibetans did not
> attend the meetings except few who are loyal to the authorities.
>
> Last week, in many parts of Tibet, there were restrictions clamped,
> perhaps due to Dalai Lama=92s special envoys=92 visit to the area and
the
> authorities might have feared further protests during their visit.
>
> Lodeo Wangpo, a Tibetan living in MuCheShang in Machu was arrested and
> his whereabouts remain unknown ever since. Lodeo ran a private school
> in the area and subsequent to his arrest, his school has been closed
> down.
>
> In connection to a peaceful demonstration in AmdoNgaba last month, a
> Tibetan woman was arrested. She received severe physical torture in
> Ngaba prison and in spite of her critical condition, she remains
> detained. Another Tibetan, Pema Dechen, was shot at and is still
> detained in prison in Kardze district. Chinese authorities have not
> allowed any relatives to see her.
if you can't beat them, join them...and become a bunch of little
property owners and capitalists.
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