Himachal: Richard Gere vows to fight for Tibet throughout his life

Himachal Pradesh: Hollywood veteran actor and chairman of the International Campaign for Tibet Richard Gere has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Tibetan freedom movement and vowed to continue the fight even after the demise of the 14th Dalai Lama. Gere, while addressing the International Tibet Youth Forum in Mcleodganj on Thursday, criticised China for attempting to impose its will on the Tibetan people. “This is not a one-lifetime commitment, it is a commitment of many lifetimes,” he said. “Tibetans have been terribly mistreated by the Chinese Communist Party for many decades,” he added. Gere, who has been a vocal supporter of Tibet for decades, called for compassion and dialogue. “This is something that is for everyone – a sense of peace and compassion.

If we have a problem, we can talk to each other. We don’t have to fight, we can solve the problem,” he said. He also reflected on the teachings of the Dalai Lama, saying the Tibetan spiritual leader has always reminded his followers of the impermanence of life. “His Holiness has clearly said that at some point the body will break down. He cannot carry us on his shoulders forever. We have to take care of ourselves and each other,” he said. Gere, along with his son Homer James Jigme Gere, is currently in Dharamsala to attend the week-long spiritual and cultural celebrations to mark the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday.

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