It sad that a peace loving people such as the Tibetians suffer so much to just lead the life they want to lead according to their own customs, traditions & culture.
WASHINGTON: A nephew of the Dalai Lama, has walked more than 1,400 km, criss crossing several American States from Indiana to New York to raise awareness about the Tibet’s issue and pay tribute to all those who have fought for their country’s independence.
The “Walk for Tibet” by Jigme Norbu, began from the Indianapolis City in Indiana on March 10, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan’s uprising, concluded with a rally led by him before Chinese Consulate in New York City.
Norbu is son of late Takster Rinpoche, who fought for complete independence of Tibet until he breathed his last on September 5 last year.
Every day he walked about 40 km; even as towards the end of his long march his body almost gave up with large blisters having formed on his feet and missing nails.
“My pain is nothing compared to what my brothers and sisters have suffered in Tibet, under Chinese oppression that has now lasted for over six decades,” Norbu was quoted as saying to Phayul, a Tibetan website.
Dalai Lama’s nephew said when he walked, he thought of Tibetans, how they were suffering and what they have been through.
“Our supporters were Americans, people who live in communities that gave me water, food, housing, money,” Norbu said.
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Would You Walk 1,400km To Raise Awareness & Pay Tribute To A Cause Close To Your Heart?
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There was a recent question along the lines of “Why does Bangladesh have less coverage?”, and the apparent consensus was because Russia was a “Big Player” on the World Stage, and Bangladesh was not.
The same can be said in this instance- World Leaders may criticise China publicly about the treatment of Tibet, but China knows that nothing will truly be done.
I am not saying that is right, just the way it is as I see it.
Wish had I had the time the money and the energy,yes it is sad what goes on in other countries ,what we have to remember is we can support them with words and actions,however we cannot change the world over night and that is assuming the world wants to change we only view things from our perspective.
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We should be doing more for Tibet. The trouble is that what form that “more” takes is difficult. I don’t think that a war is something we can do.
I’m not very good at the whole getting off my backside thing. I tend to get disheartened or ill.
I walk the race for life in aid of cancer research every year so yes i would.
Also I have been to Tibet, what a beautiful place that is.
I am not sure walking 1,400 km is an effective way to raise awareness in todays media climate so no i wouldn’t walk it I would find another less exhausting method.
I was going to answer your question, until I realised it was just another thinly veiled political statement.
No. My sciatica would never allow me.
And Tibetan politics is not close to my heart tbh …
Sadly i lack the desire or the minerals for such a challenge but that doesn’t mean i don’t care.
I feel for Tibet. I would walk it for Cancer Research.
I’m not sure I’d be able to walk that far, but I do donate to good causes.
If you have nothing to start with and your influence is low, then walking is an effective way of getting noticed, as is talking to people and the press along the way.
It does not matter if you can only walk a little because a little is all that is needed, it is rather that we offer our little bits and pieces to others and between us all we make the world into a better place to live upon and with all peoples.
I remember watching the boxer Muhamad Ali take over a week to do the London Marathon – it does not matter how far or how fast, all that matters is that you turn up and put one foot in front of the other for a while.
It does not matter what the cause is, it does not matter if you have never heard of the place and it does not matter if you will never visit.
All that matters is that we should care for something or someone beyond ourselves and be prepared to do something about it.