I've been watching this series on LinkTV here in the U.S. instead of watching the Olympics in Beijing. I've been a practicing Buddhist for a long time, although I've begun to think of myself as merely myself in these later years. I, too, was disturbed by the treatment of the dogs. But as a Buddhist I am supposed to treat all events with equanimity and pray for these people who were so insensitive. They were not the monks, they were laymen. I pray for them. As I do for the Chinese government who treats the Tibetans and their own people so horribly. All injustice is our concern. We are supposed to be concerned for the welfare and benefit of all sentient beings. Even those who don't know how to treat a dog.
Actually the monks keep and feed the dogs when no one else would. The people who handle the dogs roughly ARE NOT Monks. The Monks tried to use sleeping pills so they could carry the dogs in without forcing them, but the pills didn't work. Locals then took over to clear the dogs for the Panchan Lama. Also remember how much influence the Chinese government has on the monks, this isn't the same Buddhism that was prevalent under the Dalia Lama. The Panchan Lama is essentially an official appointed by the Chinese government, and the Monks are officially credited by the Chinese government, if they screw up then they risk losing this accreditation then the monastery can be shut down.
April 22nd - 4:54pmterminator said...
Hardcore anti-China-pro-Tibet who have never put a foot on the land of Tibet accuses those who have been in Tibet for a year? Go Tibet and see the truth by yourself! You will feel shocked on how badly you have been brainwashed by the media before!
April 21st - 9:03pmmoya gracie said...
What an amazing programme! Where can I buy the music accompanying it?
March 26th - 3:24pmBilly said...
Before you visit denise foley's petition page, please make sure you also check the following:
The Secret Truth about The Dalai Lama (Hitler and the Dalai Lama)
http://www.newspiritualbible.com/index2.html
Friendly Feudalism: The Tibet Myth
http://www.michaelparenti.org/Tibet.html
World News Briefs; Dalai Lama Group Says It Got Money From C.I.A.
This film is a highly selective and distorted view of life inside Tibet, and little more than Chinese propaganda. For more informaton read the petition at:
I am a Chinese student currently in US and hoping to have a look at the programme (not available in US yet).
As far as I know about Buddhism, I have to say that it changes a lot while spreading all over Asia. There are many styles of Buddhism in China (perhaps hundreds of). The style in Tibet is actually quite unique among all of these because it once dominanted local political power(since 13th centry, until 1950s). As a consequence, the monks changed some of their principles, like the opinion towards violence.
March 12th - 1:18amchristine said...
Singa woo
Nobody is trying to demonise china and there is nothing hysterical in airing our views on the mistreatment of animals when as westerners we are led to believe that buddhism is a peaceful religion which respects all living things. Now if that is so absurd to you and you wish to misunderstand the reason why people are upset then i am sorry for you. A lot of people in this country practice and respect buddhism and would not imagine monks allowing this to happen. Unfortunately it shakes their beliefs.
March 10th - 4:31pmsinga woo said...
I always wonder why some westerns think Tibet is a perfect land. "Peace"？ "love"? I believe the only reason is the requirement of a propaganda to demonize China. So that is why when BBC just shows something facts that the westerns are not willing to face. They become so hysteric
March 8th - 3:37pmK Marsh said...
I have never been so disgusted than what i saw on this programme. I have always been an admirer of the Tibetan way and of the lord Buddah. Who ever is reading this i am no more. I will as of this point destroy all my books and Buddhist items which i have many. I am disgusted.
March 8th - 2:16amchristine said...
Absolutely upset by the treatment of the stray dogs, one kicked in the face and anothers head beat on the ground, some also being dragged by their tails and thin ropes by there necks. All done to clear the area to prepare for a visit by the panchen lama. All watched and aided by monks. Peace and Love to all except dogs?
March 6th - 11:41pmKim Stewart said...
I am glad that I watched the first episode of the TV series.
It has enlightened me to the fact that monks are not to held in high regard.
The program showed footage of Tibetans beating one dogs head on the ground to subdue it, another dog being kicked in the head, another dog being lassoed lifted and carried by the lasso, another dog being stuffed into a bag and another being lifted and carried by it’s ears and tail!!!!! All this carried out by monks or at the consent of monks so that the stray dogs did not taint their image!!!!!!!!!
I no longer hold monks in high regard quite the opposite I no look upon them with disgust.
I now have no intention of visiting Tibet and I hope that this program affects tourism to extent that the average Tibetan begin to think about the welfare of all living creatures.
Thanks to BBC to beringing this activity and way of life to my attention.
March 6th - 10:01pmAUDREY said...
could you please give me the name of the music played on the program
March 6th - 11:54amJaney said...
ashame to bbc tries to cover up China's ugly side of human rights and minority issues like Tibet. It will bring down international public trust of BBC.
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