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Note
from Dr. Melissa; I was deeply honored to serve the Tibetan Refugees in
medical relief work in India. Even though Pakistan was threatening
nuclear war on India (January 2002) 200,000 people made the arduous
journey to Bodhgaya. The Dalai Lama was to initiate the
attendees as instruments of world peace with the Kalachakra prayers and
teachings.
"We are not human beings
on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.” Stephen
R. Covey,
Author of Principle Centered Leadership |
Many
of the Tibetans I saw - monks, nuns and families with aged parents and
little children - had just recently escaped Tibet under the threat of
capture and death. They were dangerously depleted. Some where
frostbitten and had lost fingers and toes on their 2 week journey
scaling the Himalayas to freedom.  Before escaping the
communist China regime, many of the Tibetans had been raped, tortured,
imprisoned and seen their loved ones murdered and their communities and
beloved places of worship destroyed.
| “I have found
the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but
only more love.” Mother Theresa |
And
yet, I saw no signs of hate or revenge. I saw gentleness, commitment
and tremendous inner-power and strength which translated to love in the
face of unimaginable circumstances. The collective commitment seemed to
say… “we will heal and educate our children...we will invest ourselves
and work hard to rebuild our lives for the future of our people and our
children." These people gave more to me than I could have possibly
have given to them. I continue to be in awe and honor of their loving
strength and "triumph of the human spirit."
| We can do no great
things; only small things with great love. Mother Theresa |
Sometimes
we can’t halt the horrors but we can help to heal the wounds. Should
you like to learn more about the Tibetan people and/or the Dalai Lama
and the Tibetan Government-in-exile, see links to websites. (link to page) I know these amazing people
would greatly appreciate your help. Personally, I have some projects
which I hope to see manifest...like sponsoring Tibetans for college (so
they can earn money to give back for the needs of their people],
sponsoring trips for the International community to assist in Refugee
camps and projects, providing water systems so the school children
don't have to be sickened by polluted water, etc. If you have interest
or ideas, please contact me personally at DrMAndersson@aol.com. 
“My message is the
practice of compassion, love and kindness. Compassion can be put into
practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member
of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion,
culture, color and creed. Deep down there is no difference.”
The Dalai Lama, Leader
of the Tibetan Government - in -Exile (www.tibet.com)
recipient of The Nobel Peace Prize 1989
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