This is something new. I can't tell if China's been suckered into declaring its penchant for absurdity- infused oppression, if they've really just lost their minds in Beijing, or if they simply can't stand those smarmy Tibetans with their magical powers, but this is totally over the top. From the article:
"In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission[...]The law, which goes into effect next month and strictly stipulates the procedures by which one is to reincarnate, is 'an important move to institutionalize management of reincarnation.'"
The article does go on to point out why this isn't strictly hilarious, but even China's behind-the-scenes motive of putting itself in the position to choose the next Dalai Lama seems far-fetched. The current Dalai Lama has already indicated that he won't reincarnate in China-controlled Tibet, anyway. So where in the world will this next Dalai Lama come from and who will find him?
posted by dan @ 9:55 AM
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