By Khedroob Thondup

In the long arc of Tibetan history, the Chinese Communist Party has sought to erode the spiritual foundations of Tibetan identity. Yet, despite decades of repression, the Tibetan people’s devotion to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and their deep-rooted belief in religion remain unshaken. These are not fragile sentiments that can be legislated away; they are enduring strengths that continue to define Tibet’s resilience.

The Dalai Lama as a Living Symbol. The Dalai Lama is more than a religious leader. He embodies the Tibetan people’s collective memory, moral compass, and spiritual hope. His teachings on compassion and nonviolence resonate across generations, offering a moral framework that no authoritarian decree can dismantle. Even in exile, his presence sustains a sense of unity among Tibetans scattered across the globe. Attempts to delegitimise him only reinforce his stature as a symbol of ...