1:36:01
And suddenly
the light becomes sharper...
1:36:05
sounds are rlcher...
1:36:07
and you are filled with...
1:36:10
the deep, powerful presence of life.
1:36:19
I've only felt that way
one other time.
1:36:23
When?
1:36:29
In your presence, Ku-Dun.
1:36:34
The Chinese have already secured
much of the northern border regions.
1:36:38
They have ransacked a village,
destroyed the monasteries...
1:36:41
burnt scriptures
and defaced holy relics.
1:36:44
We've been told they've
even killed some monks--
1:36:46
- Which vill age?
- Takster in Amdo.
1:36:49
It's where His Holiness was born.
1:37:04
Go ahead.
1:37:07
When you were defense minister
to the previous Dalai Lama...
1:37:10
then you wanted to
reorganlze the army.
1:37:13
Can you do it now?
1:37:15
The People's Liberation Army
is one million troops strong.
1:37:20
We have 8,000 men
with 50 pieces of artillery...
1:37:23
and a few hundred mortars
and machine guns.
1:37:26
The task is hopeless.
1:37:27
Then you refuse
the appointment, do you?
1:37:33
No. I accept it with honor.
1:37:36
You two gentlemen know about wars.
1:37:39
What type of weapon
do you recommend?
1:37:56
It seems the Chinese troops are
advancing toward our northern borders.
1:37:58
Where's His Holiness?