The gift of democracy: a Tibetan experience with democracy in exile

The gift of democracy: a Tibetan experience with democracy in exile

Instituting democracy was one of the foremost engagements of the Dalai Lama in exile. The intricate connection drawn between democracy, the nationalist goal and the Dalai Lama gives a unique flavour to Tibetan democracy. Considered as a ‘gift’, democracy is conferred a sacred character by the Tibeta...

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Main Author: Tenzing Palmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paris 2024-07-01
Series:European Bulletin of Himalayan Research
Subjects:
Dalai Lama
democracy
exile
gift
Tibetan nationalism
public sphere
Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/ebhr/2372
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