Dalai-Lama is in Canada...

There's something amusing.

Last year, the Dalai-Lama would come to Vancouver... a week after I left. This year, I was in Ottawa not too long ago, and bingo, The Dalai-Lama is in Ottawa!

One of these days, we have to synchronize our busy schedules. :)

On a more serious note...

I'm a bit mhhh... embarrassed. Not the right word, though.

Personally, I'd be blessed to meet the Dalai-Lama in person. I see a man of infinite wisdom. A man who is peaceful, a fascinating man in so many ways, a man which... as an individual, I would immensely benefit, even from a brief meeting with him.

No, there's something else, and it isn't about me.

The Dalai-Lama is on a tour. He was in the States not too long ago, and met George Bush. Now, he's in Canada, he should meet Harper today or tomorrow. He has done some public meetings too. It goes without saying, he filled the auditorium in no time. If I were in Ottawa last night, I'd be in the room, certainly!!

The point which I am uncomfortable is this: It is viewed as DARING for these leaders to meet the Dalai-Lama, because it upsets the mighty powerful China.

(As you all know, China has invaded Tibet).

Daring? Mhhh...

How fearless are our leaders... I wonder...

(as a peaceful man, I will NEVER suggest a military move... but it says how vulnerable as a country, if we are sooooo frightened to welcome people!

And it says something about Tibet. Literally. We can't be silent... on the basis that it would sooooo royally displease China).

That's why I'm a bit uncomfortable.

Cheers,

-E