Here's an email that I think is important to know especially for
Dharma practictioners who are generally not so keen in protesting for
Tibet and would rather stay out of any "politics".
But it's not jsut about buddhism, it's about what good versus evil.

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Alison Murdoch <ali...@essential-education.org> wrote:


Dear all

We, Valentina Dolara and Alison Murdoch, are writing from Delhi where
we have had the good fortune to attend some private teachings with His
Holiness the Dalai Lama.


Yesterday His Holiness spoke directly about the troubles in Tibet,
asking all supporters worldwide to help in any way they can, providing
that this happens in a strictly non-violent way. He explained that
this is a moment of crisis, and that it is all of us, rather than the
Tibetans in exile, who have the potential to shift the situation.


His Holiness specifically stated, not for the first time, that Tibetan
dharma cannot survive without Tibetan freedom. He explained that only
Tibetan Buddhism has been able to preserve the full Nalanda tradition,
with its message of universal compassion, its techniques to promote
inner values and its teachings on interdependence, with their
extraordinary potential to bring peace and harmony to the modern
world. As members of the FPMT network, we have tasted these precious
teachings for ourselves. From the heart, this most precious of
teachers has asked for every dharma student to support the cause of
Tibet.


One of the only ways that we can influence the decisions of the
Chinese government is to show that there is widespread and increasing
public condemnation of their actions in Tibet. How can we do this? How
can we link together all the feelings of individuals, who by
themselves may feel powerless, but as a group could have an
unforgettable impact?


We have a simple suggestion. We all want to stand up for Tibet. Let's
do it, literally. Every day, let's commit to simply standing up. just
for a few moments, with either a printed or digital photo of the
Tibetan flag in our hands. Individually or in a group. Quietly or
noisily. In the most creative and spectacular way imaginable. On the
street, in schools, on trains and buses, in the workplace, in bars and
restaurants. Let's be visible, newsworthy, fun and contagious. We want
to make our feelings public throughout the world, and we want millions
of people to join in.


March 31st has been designated an international day of action by the
International Tibet Support Network. Will you stand up that day,
wherever you happen to be? And then continue, as long as the situation
lasts.


We are seeking a way to record the numbers of people who do this - a
simple system whereby we can record how many people do this, and
upload photos of it taking place? Obviously we want to generate as
much publicity as we can. We will let you know when this is in place.


We are not only standing up for one country that is experiencing
oppression, but for every act of injustice and repression that has
happened personally to us, or to other people in the world.


This is something we can all do for Tibet. Who can you phone, text or
email and encourage to join in? Can we make this happen across the
globe, particularly during the next weeks, before it is too late?


We're in Delhi, where it's difficult to check our email. We may not be
able to respond to you personally at this time. But we need your help
and are very grateful for anything you can do to make this happen.


With a big prayer for peace in Tibet
Valentina and Alison


Alison Murdoch
Director
Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)


43 Renfrew Road, London SE11 4NA
Tel: +44 7866 541954
Skype: alisonmurdoch
www.essential-education.org


Dwelling deep within our heart, and within the heart of all beings
without exception, is an inexhaustible source of compassion and wisdom
(Lama Thubten Yeshe)


~Action for Tibet!