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General, the monks have been making
this mandala of sand for many days.
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It is a symbol of
enlightenment and peace.
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General !
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We do not sit lower than he does.
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But, General,
It is our custom.
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I can sit down there.
1:38:45
Your Holiness,
this is General Chang Jing Wu...
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General Than Gua,
General Than Gua San.
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They wish to have
an audience with you.
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May you have happiness
and prosperity.
1:39:00
They are promising regional autonomy
and religious freedom...
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if Tibet accepts that China
be its political master.
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Until I attain my majority, the
regent ls the political leader of Tibet.
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You should have requested
an audlence with him...
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to discuss these important matters
of the world.
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My experience of such things
is limited.
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I am a simple Buddhist monk.
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All I know is the scripture
and the words of Lord Buddha.
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He sald, "All beings tremble
before danger and death.
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Life is dear to all.
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When a man considers this,
he does not kill or cause to kill."
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You must understand.
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These words are ingrained
in the heart of every Tibetan.
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It ls why we are a peaceful people
who reject violence on principle.