if you want to know a bit of recent tibetan history, given the protests that are currently underway, check out this movie. it chronicles how the country got where it now is. btw, snow lion is a major symbol of tebetan buddism and graces its flag.
burma recently, tibet now. though it is good to see peaceful non-violent forms of freedom struggle espoused by Gandhi being still relevant, it is tough to see them being nailed by ruthless chinese. how can we watch them get away? apparently a $3 toy is all it takes.