1.   Ani Pachen traveled the world to speak for the Tibetan cause.

2.   But Western nations have been reluctant to embrace the Tibetan cause, in part because of concerns about alienating the Chinese leaders.

3.   But when Gabler said he ventured that thesis to a friend involved in Tibetan causes, the man laughed.

4.   He has studied meditation for two decades and has long been a supporter of the Tibetan cause, but does not describe himself as a practicing Buddhist.

5.   The band decided to reschedule, apparently because of their deep commitment to the Tibetan cause.

6.   The rock star, one of a constellation of Western celebrities passing through Dharamsala, promotes the Tibetan cause.

7.   Among the prominent supporters was Chinese dissident Wei Jinsheng who, in a statement Saturday, appealed to the international community to help the Tibetan cause.

8.   He urged German officials and businesses to bring up the Tibetan cause in contacts with the Chinese government.

9.   His visit marks a high level of German recognition of the Tibetan cause even though Germany strives for good economic ties with China.

10.   However, she was respected for the seriousness of her devotion to the Tibetan cause.