July 4, 2010

You are independent, right?

For my American friends, happy Independence Day!

April 8, 2008

Want to influence China? Forget Olympic Torch Protests!

China's power today is driven by economics first and foremost. Want to lead the charge, make a difference, influence their human rights policy? Forget the Olympics, forget Olympic Torch protests. The Olympics are symbolic, and while as a Buddhist, I certainly acknowledge and applaud any attention given to the plight of Tibet, protests will accomplish very little in the long run.