This is an admittedly amateurish attempt at a grand project.
Recent events in Tibet have created a storm around the region. China and the West are at odds on the history, current reality, and future of Tibet. I choose the title "Tibet in Babylon" because it is clear that a common thinking or language is lacking in how Tibet is being considered. Some people are ignorant of important facts, other people manipulate reality, and still others bring their biases and outside beliefs to this complex issue. I can't stand this. I aim to create a dialogue based on generating a common productive understanding and outlook on Tibet. Objectivity is not possible but it's the goal. I have strong personal beliefs on this issue and they will be part of the blog, but I actively seek out thoughts from those who disagree with me. Tibet is truly a magnificent place. I hope this blog can allow us to work toward a more satisfying future for Tibetans.
A little about my personal background:
I grew up in the mountains of Colorado in the United States. I have traveled fairly well through the world (nearly 30 countries), have a master's degree, speak 5 languages (to varying degrees of quality) and have lived over 10% of my life internationally. My most recent stint abroad was teaching english in the Chinese city of Qingdao for 6 months. At the close of this period I spent 14 days in Tibet. It was a brief time but the land left an indellible mark on me.
About the blog:
My Chinese is "bu hao" so this blog will be in English and I ask that comments be made in English. Sorry. (It also means I limited access to Chinese language sites.)
I will post articles as I find them and comment on them.
I hope to allow readers to post articles as well. (I considered wordpress as it looked easier to do this, but frankly don't have the time to develop the expertise - HELP)
I will post my own thoughts and INVITE THE THOUGHTS OF OTHERS -REGARDLESS OF THEIR NATURE
I will work on developing information resources on Tibet
The blog should evolve. Help me to do so.
I WILL NOT TOLERATE ANGRY ATTACKS, HATE MAIL, OR STUBBORN CLOSEDMINDEDNESS! BE CONSTRUCTIVE.
Climb high. Think clearly.
Trent
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