Read Robert Thurman’s “A Cry for Freedom,” from our Spring 2012 magazine, online now

An onlooker waves a khata scarf in offering as Buddhist nun Palden Choetso burns

What's happening in Tibet is daunting, complex, and hard to understand. While some might see the clash between Tibet and China as primarily a cultural one, the reality is that Tibetans have been subjected to ongoing violence and human rights abuses by the Chinese regime for years. And the situation shows no sign of improving. (See for example, this CNN video report, which illustrates the latest crackdown inside Tibet.)

Here on Buddhadharma News we try to keep you up to date with key events as they happen, but it's important also to step back and reflect on the enormity of Tibet's ongoing crisis, and — hopefully — turn our thoughts, our practice, and our action toward helping those who are suffering. This is why we're proud to include "A Cry for Freedom," Robert Thurman's commentary on the Tibetan plight and the horrifying phenomenon of Tibetans self-immolating in protest of Chinese rule, in our Spring 2012 issue. We've also made it available online, now, in its entirety. So please click here, read it, and pass it along.

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