China's super-rich communist Buddhists

[Loki]

China's super-rich communist Buddhists (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30983402)

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Could China be bringing Tibetan Buddhism in from the cold? There are new signs that while a crackdown on Tibetan nationalism continues, the atheist state may be softening its position towards the religion - and even the Dalai Lama.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30983402

[zhaoyun]

Tibetan Buddhism has had a strong influence in China and particularly amongst the various Imperial courts from the Tang Dynasty (7th AD) onwards. Not surprisingly, as China modernizes and becomes wealthier, I am sure there will be an increasing number of pop Tibetan "wisemen" who will probably gain a huge following amongst wealthy Han Chinese.

[HillY35]

Tibetan Buddhism has had a strong influence in China and particularly amongst the various Imperial courts from the Tang Dynasty (7th AD) onwards. Not surprisingly, as China modernizes and becomes wealthier, I am sure there will be an increasing number of pop Tibetan "wisemen" who will probably gain a huge following amongst wealthy Han Chinese.

I had breakfast with Elvis this morning!

[zhaoyun]

I had breakfast with Elvis this morning!

Been sipping on that moonshine again Hilly?

[HillY35]

At the time I thought my Elvis comment was hilarious, but I was thoroughly, thoroughly drunk. Wasn't trolling, just in a jokeful spirit. However, I cannot make any sense of my comment whatsoever...