Paris mosque photo by Jordana Shalhoub.
Thinking of Tibet:
"Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom and dignity. It is not enough, as communist systems have assumed, merely to provide people with food, shelter and clothing. Human nature needs to breathe the precious air of liberty." - The Dalai Lama
Read Columbia University Professor Robert Thurman's article about the 50th Anniversary of the Lhasa uprising here.
Oh. You must be so proud of your daughter. Well. I know you are. But. Look. Look at this amazing beauty.
Posted by: Relyn | 13 March 2009 at 00:29
I hope Tibetans will be able to continue to follow in the non violent path behind the Dalai Lama. I fear they may be at their tipping point.
Posted by: dana | 12 March 2009 at 23:56
Oh Tibet... Le Sigh... Makes my heart cry. Off to read your link. xoxox my beautiful friend!!
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 11 March 2009 at 04:06
Perfect words and such a beautiful image together.
Posted by: tangobaby | 10 March 2009 at 23:44
Jordana took a glorious picture! I love these words, such truth within them.
xo
Posted by: Christina | 10 March 2009 at 23:17
Amazing photo by your lovely daughter. Beautiful and meaningful post.
Posted by: Yoli | 10 March 2009 at 23:01
Jordana's photo really captured the beautiful small details up there. :)
50 years is too long, let there be an end in sight.
Hope you are keeping well-and your weather better than ours! I've told Julian we need a vacation soon, it's been far too long. Since when do we get busier when the economy is getting slower? Is that normal? xoxo
Love ya! Smooches to you!
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 10 March 2009 at 22:17
wonderful architectural detail;sp similar yet distinct- will read the Thurman article! Thanks!
Posted by: bethenais | 10 March 2009 at 21:33