According to a 2014 BBC article, sticking out your tongue can be considered as rude, but in Tibet, it's a way of greeting. It has been a tradition followed by the Tibetan people since the ninth century, when the region was ruled by Lang Drama, who was known for a black tongue, said the outlet.11 Apr 2023
Thank you for your balanced and timely post. I am currently in Dharamshala checking DL schedule each day hoping for an audience. It's an incredibly confusing time. Tonight there were a thousand peace marchers on a SOLIDARITY PEACE MARCH with candles and placards walking through the village. " Silence is sometimes the best answer" & " Out of 6 billion people, the trouble makers are a handful". Alas as you mentioned we may never see this man again. A life time devoted to kindness doesn't feel like it should end this way. So sad. Much to reflect and learn from this. Michael
I appreciate this view Christopher. Reflecting on children’s vulnerability, cultivating a mindful response adapted to children's’ open delicate mind and heart, is still a huge task of our species.
I personally almost can’t bear being around parents with children in a playground, family gatherings, overhearing the mean comments, abuse, neglect or stupidity in adults’ automatic communication towards children. And that not even what’s behind closed doors.
Would appreciate hearing more about the phenomenon of "Christopher Titmuss" from Christopher Titmuss' point of view. "Who is the Dalai Lama?" "Who is Christopher Titmuss?"
I ponder similar questions about my "self" as I navigate life and world. There seems to be a lot of pull and incentive to inflate our "selves" as much as possible, to increase our power, our money, our friends, our influence. Would love to hear Christopher's advice and experience on how he continues to navigate the "brand" or structure of "Christopher Titmuss."
plenty of words regarding a very controversial incident. exactly zero words devoted to any verbatim response from the Dalai Lama himself. Until I have access to a full and comprehensive response from the Dalai Lama, judgement will be reserved.
I am coming to this article some sixteen months since it was published. It is the most even-handed, insightful, and honest response I recall having read on the subject. Thank you, Christopher.
According to a 2014 BBC article, sticking out your tongue can be considered as rude, but in Tibet, it's a way of greeting. It has been a tradition followed by the Tibetan people since the ninth century, when the region was ruled by Lang Drama, who was known for a black tongue, said the outlet.11 Apr 2023
Do hope below is reasonable explanation?
Thank you for your balanced and timely post. I am currently in Dharamshala checking DL schedule each day hoping for an audience. It's an incredibly confusing time. Tonight there were a thousand peace marchers on a SOLIDARITY PEACE MARCH with candles and placards walking through the village. " Silence is sometimes the best answer" & " Out of 6 billion people, the trouble makers are a handful". Alas as you mentioned we may never see this man again. A life time devoted to kindness doesn't feel like it should end this way. So sad. Much to reflect and learn from this. Michael
Thank you for this humane and thoughtful piece.
I appreciate this view Christopher. Reflecting on children’s vulnerability, cultivating a mindful response adapted to children's’ open delicate mind and heart, is still a huge task of our species.
I personally almost can’t bear being around parents with children in a playground, family gatherings, overhearing the mean comments, abuse, neglect or stupidity in adults’ automatic communication towards children. And that not even what’s behind closed doors.
Would appreciate hearing more about the phenomenon of "Christopher Titmuss" from Christopher Titmuss' point of view. "Who is the Dalai Lama?" "Who is Christopher Titmuss?"
I ponder similar questions about my "self" as I navigate life and world. There seems to be a lot of pull and incentive to inflate our "selves" as much as possible, to increase our power, our money, our friends, our influence. Would love to hear Christopher's advice and experience on how he continues to navigate the "brand" or structure of "Christopher Titmuss."
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plenty of words regarding a very controversial incident. exactly zero words devoted to any verbatim response from the Dalai Lama himself. Until I have access to a full and comprehensive response from the Dalai Lama, judgement will be reserved.
I am coming to this article some sixteen months since it was published. It is the most even-handed, insightful, and honest response I recall having read on the subject. Thank you, Christopher.