From an Interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 2007

Question: Your Holiness, what would you say to the Western “Buddhists” for whom the Tibetan political issue is completely distant from the religion, which they have so enthusiastically adopted?

H.H. the Dalai Lama: (lively and with determination) – Oh, that is wrong! Tibetan freedom is very much linked with the Tibetan Buddhism. Without Tibetan freedom, the Tibetan Buddhism cannot survive.

From an interview with a Polish newspaper, Dharamsala, April 4, 2007

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Check out this new site offering scientific information and buddhist inspiration as a response to global warming. It includes interviews with lamas, including Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Ato Rinpoche, prayers of aspiration, and even video teachings. A great site. Kudos to Dr. John Stanley and all involved.