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His Holiness The Dalai Lama has been instrumental in attempts to broker a peaceful settlement to China’s occupation of Tibet.  When the Dalai Lama spoke about his most recent efforts to liaise with China’s representatives, after speaking of the worsening atrocities in Tibet, he said that his belief in reaching agreement in the near future is getting “thinner, thinner, thinner”.

Although, the delicate position he occupies dictates that he express his feelings in ‘diplomatic speak’, with this in mind, his words were surprisingly blunt, “China says one thing, then does something else”.

The BBC has produced a very special programme titled, “The Lost World of Tibet“, which traces the life of the Dalai Lama from his initial introduction to the monastery when he was 5 years old.  Most interestingly, we see rare archive footage of the Dalai Lama’s family, his mother and father, older brother, Lobsang, and baby brother.

The programme has exclusive interview time with the Dalai Lama, and it’s fascinating to observe his reactions as he watches film of his family and himself as a small boy, new to monastic life.

One snippet of the film features a perfect little replica motor car that was presented to the 5 year old Dalai Lama, but it was his brother, Lobsang, who was allowed to get in it and play, because His Holiness might hurt himself!

You can watch or download ‘The Lost World of Tibet’ at the BBC website, and you can also download the BBC iPlayer software to enjoy further BBC TV programmes.

The photos displayed here are taken from screenshots of the film, and I apologise for the quality.  I implore you to watch ‘The Lost World of Tibet’ and to hear what the Dalai Lama has to say.

It’s exceptional television.

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