President praises Dalai Lama as the `world's greatest'

[dArKeR]

President Chen Shui-bian (???) yesterday joined dignitaries and celebrities from around the world in sending a birthday greeting to the Dalai Lama, who turned 70 yesterday.

Chen praised the Tibetan spiritual leader as "the world's greatest religious leader" and expressed hope that the Buddhist icon would make a third visit to Taiwan to "allow an opportunity for believers in Taiwan to be showered in his wisdom and cheerful presence."

Noting Taiwan and Tibet's similar predicaments, in which both have suffered due to Chinese military expansionism, the president said "Taiwan can identify with Tibet's experience, and is willing to step up efforts enhancing exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and Tibet."

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2005/07/07/2003262496

[OneBlueSky]

1. I am quite sure that Bush has no clue about . . .

the Dalai Lama's teachings, has never read any of his writings, and wouldn't understand a word of them if he did . . .

[johnnomac]

2. He would understand some....

Like "the" and "and" and "if". Maybe not much beyond that, but give the guy some credit. :dunce: