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TIBET AT A TURNING POINT: THE SPRING UPRISING AND CHINA’S NEW CRACKDOWN
1. At 2:28 pm on May 12, 2008, there was an earthquake in China, affecting Sichuan
province and other areas, and resulting in tens of thousands of lives lost, with
others badly injured or bereaved. Some people trapped under the rubble cried over
their mobile phones. It is still unknown whether some of those who were trapped
are dead or alive. In Lungu county, all the roads were damaged so that it was impossible
for vehicles to pass through, and the only way to travel was by airplane or
helicopter. Seeing such widescale destruction, I strongly request permission to help
with whatever is needed and to do whatever is helpful to those who are in need.
2. I request permission to work hard to allow the dead to pass without fear, to have no
suffering in their next life, and to be reborn in lands which are peaceful and prosperous.
And for all the ones who are left behind to be relieved from their sadness, and
for those who are injured to be relieved from their pain and any other unpleasant
conditions so that they may be able to experience a happy life once again.
As Lama Tsong Khapa 4 said, “To all the people who insult me, and speak to others
about my shameful deeds, may I, without hatred, forgive them and speak to them
only in a positive way.”
I request to perform religious ceremonies, if there is a way. If not, to merely say mantras
such as OM MANI PADME HUNG, etc. for the most beneficial effect for the needy
and for those who have passed away.
3. How to enjoy complete freedom and to have a good climate, how to be prosperous,
how to bring renewed happiness to life, how to avoid diseases, wars, drought, and
other natural disasters. All the scholars and leaders of all the countries in the world
should discuss these things thoroughly. The religious figures of the world should all
pray hard.
This message is from 3000 monks at Ngaba Kirti monastery in south Amdo on May
15, 2008, with the hope that it be received graciously by all the knowledgeable bodies
outside [Tibet].
[The following statements were made in addition to the main message above by several
Tibetans. It is not known whether they were monks or laypeople.]
This is how the local Tibetans see the importance of this message [appealing to be
allowed to carry out prayers for quake victims]:
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