“It's been really difficult to have the Chinese government basically represented on campus, and forwarding, in many cases, direct propaganda on behalf of the authoritarian regime in Beijing."
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On the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising, activists say the ‘resistance spirit’ is still alive
A Tibetan flag flutters alongside a Massachusetts one and the US flag outside Boston City Hall, marking the 60 years since the Tibetan uprising in Lhasa prompted the Dalai Lama to flee his palace.
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Tibet
Tibet has long been known as a place of mystique and intrigue for its ancient customs and beliefs. The teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama have garnered widespread attention around the world, from the media to Hollywood celebrities. Despite this, the practices of Tibetan Buddhism and the real lives of modern day Tibetans are not...