Many people embrace a faith that advocates non-violence.
Yet few have been so tested in their beliefs as Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness, the 14 th Dalai Lama of Tibet. Instead, for almost 50 years, he has steadfastly proposed peaceful solutions and compromises based on mutual tolerance and res pect for all people, including adversaries. It should be noted that the compassion encouraged by Mahayana Buddhism is not the usual love one has for friends or family. The love being advocated here is the kind one can have even for another who has done one harm. At issue is whether Tibet is an independent nation.