1:39:00
Nearby, the Tibetan army
practiced its maneuvers.
1:39:04
Some of the soldiers
wear ancient mesh armour.
1:39:07
They bring old muskets
and spears as artillery.
1:39:10
The spectacle of a peace-lovlng nation,
vainly attempting to create a mllitary.
1:39:16
The fears of war
on my friends ' faces...
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strike a deeply burled
personal chord.
1:39:24
Echoes of the aggressions
of my own country...
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the will to overpower
weaker peoples...
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bring shame to me.
1:39:33
I shudder to recall how once long ago
I embraced the same beliefs...
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how at one time I was, in fact...
1:39:40
no different from
these intolerant Chinese.
1:39:46
The Tibetans say an enemy
is the greatest teacher...
1:39:48
because only an enemy can help
develop patience and compassion.
1:39:52
They believe with rock-llke faith
that the power of their religion...
1:39:55
will protect them
against these Chinese.
1:40:00
In preparation for
the generals ' visit...
1:40:02
sacred ceremonies are performed
throughout Lhasa.
1:40:05
Sculptures of deities have been carved
with great care in butter.
1:40:10
As the sun melts them, they become
a reminder that nothlng lasts.
1:40:28
The rising star of the cabinet,
Minister Ngawang Jigme...
1:40:32
made an offering of his own
to greet the Chinese generals...
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and lead them through Lhasa.
1:40:40
Raising their flag is an honor
the Chinese don't deserve.
1:40:43
When you are not strong enough to fight,
you should embrace your enemy.
1:40:47
With both arms around you,
he cannot point a gun at you.
1:40:50
Nothing in politics
is a matter of honor, my friend.