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Dialogue | 17.05.2008 | 20:30

Dalai Lama Remains Extremely Popular in Germany

Many Germans are fascinated by Tibet's long cultural tradition - here an Avalokitesvara statue built in the 17th century
Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift:  Many Germans are fascinated by Tibet's long cultural tradition - here an Avalokitesvara statue built in the 17th century
 

Many Germans idealize Tibet as a peaceful dreamland.

The Dalai Lama remains one of the most renowned foreign religious leaders in Germany.  Many Germans in fact have highly romanticized and idealized visions of Tibet and its spiritual leader.

 

Interview: Angelika Ditscheid/Matthias von Hein

 
 
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