21. Tibet is an issue evoking powerful feelings, driven by an understanding that Tibetan culture as well as civil rights are being progressively crushed. 22. Today, Tenzin teaches Tibetan culture and organizes weekly programs to teach Atlantans about Tibet. 23. Trungpa Rinpoche was intent on separating Tibetan culture from what was purely Buddhist. 24. Activists accuse China of trying to eradicate Tibetan culture, while Beijing says it has spent millions of dollars to restore Buddhist religious sites and preserve folk culture. 25. But China denies accusations that it is destroying or undermining Tibetan culture. 26. But China has previously denied accusations that it destroys or undermines Tibetan culture. 27. But China has previously denied accusations that it was destroying or undermining Tibetan culture. 28. China has been criticized by many human rights groups for sending millions of Chinese to live in Tibet, and thereby dilute its Tibetan culture and religion. 29. China has denied accusations that it has tried to destroy or undermine Tibetan culture. 30. He now campaigns for more autonomy for Tibet and preservation of Tibetan culture and language. |