I have a question here>> Someone wrote earlier that Nepal do not allow Dalai Lama to enter the country. Can someone clarify on this issue? My understanding is "His Holiness the 16th Dalai Lama" is not allowed to enter Nepal. Now Nepal not allowing him IN and Him being Not allowed to enter Nepal are two deeply different scenarios. Nepal will allow his Holiness to enter/settle in Nepal if we could. I believe it Goes back to the days when His Holiness had to take Shelter (being exiled) in Eastern India while, he as the leader of Tibet had to come up with a treaty to avoid the possible war, and destruction of Tibet. I am not sure But I do believe it was the part of that treaty (between Tibet (Dalai Lama) and China) that do not allow His Holinees The Dalai Lama to enter Nepal. Correct me if I am mistaken. However, I do believe he is a very Humble human being. Despite being the political leader of Tibet, he has adopted a very simple life. BTW I remember ..... Before He left Tibet for Good he had asked AMERica for Help .. and he didn't get any reply back. And neither did any other nations. I believe His teachings are about making lives easier for ourselves. His teachings do not ask anyone to FIght against China. FOr those who thought he is NOT a political leader but is one of those wannabes------ I say Are you kidding me??? First he is a Political Leader. He is a religious political leader. That's his position. But he is so Great that He calls Himself a SIMpLe MONk. And yes he is a Simple Monk. And the simplest of the humans are the ones who can find Nirvana in the long run. Don't they say "Simplicity is the Best Policy." I think that's what Buddhism is about as well. His Holinesss didn't come to NOrth America to fulfil a political agenda. Do not get me or get him wrong. He surely came to see his people and give them some happiness that he can give. I attended one of his speeches at Harvard Univesity (it was for Tibetans and the Sherpas..... this speech is different from the one he gave at another Harvard function.... I got the Pass from one of my Tibetan friend). Even though I didn't understand a single word he said, I will tell you this....during that 2 hours period I felt so Good.. and in so much comfort. I couldn't understand what he said (he spoke in Tibetan) but I can feel the Impact of his presence. His presence alone made things appear so calm. It was probably the best 2 hours of my life. I can only think I can feel the same forever. I have lots of respect for this Human being. He is the next thing to GOD. But again any Great Man can be considered as the next thing to GOD. But remember there is a Whole Lotta Difference Between the GOD and the next thing to GOD. Former exits in beliefs, the later exits for real. But GOD is THeGOD and Man Is A man. Thanks peole for the Inputs and the Links. may peace Prevail on earth. Jai nepal ProudNepali