Grace Under Fire !

Dalai lama has shown grace many times his intention to step down as Political leader of Tibet. His latest formal letter to Tibetan Parliament in Exile, he has urged the deputies to seriously consider his desire to step down in the current session of Parliament. Very thought of Dalai Lama not leading the Tibetan government is hard to digest to the Tibetan people but he has shown that it is in the interest of Tibetan People to have future where state of the affairs are run directly by the leaders elected by the people. In other words, he wanted to see that transition to democratically elected leadership to run the affairs of the government materialize during his life time. His thought is not only pragmatic but also practical in a sense that if there arises any problems during the transition period, he is there to guide them. There can never be a more conducive time for Tibetan to undergo the political changes than one Dalai Lama has proposed, this time he is decisive in his proposal. Many pros and cons are debated mostly from within as to how they can imagine a Tibetan government and for that matter, a Tibet as a nation without Dalai lama leading it. The same can be found from what Dalai lama has said and reminded Tibetan People time and again, to move forward with the changing time.Some worries that world leaders may not receive well the elected leader of the Tibetan People. This may  be an educated guess, but nonetheless not something to show concern about. If the desire and will to continue the cause of Tibetan continues more effectively, then dealing with world leaders will be the matter of protocol. World leaders will continue to show support and respect to the cause of Tibet, no matter who their leaders are. Tibetan people must demonstrate unity and will to support the elected leadership and continue their quest to bring about amicable resolution to the Tibetan issues. The World and in particularly the Tibetan people inside Tibet will be rooting for them.

Keeping these in mind, Tibetan Parliament must decide to support the decision of the Dalai Lama and not get entangle in the web of emotion. Any outcome short of negating the desire of Dalai lama is less desirable.