Aloha,
Felicia wrote:
> Is there a demarcation/distinction between the Tibetan government in
> exile and the Dalai Lama as religious leader or private citizen?
Yes, both the diplomatic world and the Dali Lama (and those around him)
distinguish between the Dali Lama's religious responsibilities and those
he held as head of a government in exile. He has retired from his
governmental role, but retains his religious one until he crosses.
So people like Yorke could have represented the Dalai Lama as a
religious leader, author, speaker, and the like. But have had no
*official* role or responsibilities vis a vis the government in exile
(headed by the Dalai Lama).
(I asked because I'm curious. Governments in exile that have British
emissaries often take us into the world of intelligence, intrigue, and
people who lead parallel lives...)
I haven't followed Tibetan affairs, but the succession of the next Dalai
Lama is a major issue of Sino-Tibetan
relations. The Chinese government asserts its right to approve the next
candidate. The Tibetans are not
quite saying that they agree. Or will.
Musing Tibetan Affairs! Rose,
Pitch
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