The proof that’s so hard to look at
These photos came in last night (warning: they are very graphic) just before we went to bed. They kind of destroyed us all here for a while. It’s one thing to talk about what is happening inside Tibet, but it’s another to see it. The monks of Kirti monastery received another batch today. People inside are doing everything in their power to get the story out.
As we struggled to confirm the numbers dead, their names and their ages, I never thought one would be related to our dear friend Lobsang. But our community is small and that’s how it turned out. I talked to Lobsang on Skype today. I asked him how he was doing. He said he was ok and gave me his beautiful smile. It was 4:30m in New York and the office was alive with activity. He’d spent all day trying to piece together the stories of Amdo Ngaba, where he is from. I told him I want to be an honourary Amdo. That his people are tough. He laughed. And went back to work.
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Seattle Demonstration
March 21 – 4 PM – Federal Building
Here is an outline of what we are doing:
“Sometimes a small wedge can move a large boulder”
Tibet/Burma – Dignified Demonstration
What: Demonstration of concern for Tibet and Burma. Focus on releasing monks and nuns, our brothers and sisters.
When: Friday March 21, 2008, between 4 and 6 PM. Join us for any length of time.
Where: In front of the Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue, downtown Seattle.
How: Walking Meditation. Bring your malas and your compassion. I will bring a sign: Tibet/Burma: Release monks and nuns. Wear uplifted clothing.
Who: Everyone welcome; focus on all Tibetan and Vipashana sanghas.
Why: Because my brother was imprisoned in Burma, and my sister was imprisoned in Tibet. Help me get their release.
What else: Need help to: Notify local newspapers and TV stations; get permit (?); notify other sanghas in Seattle; notify other cities.
Alan Ness,
Seattle WA