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Tibetans Refuse to Wear Fur

Written by PETA

Posted 08-28-2007

24 Comments

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I have to admit that I’m not fully informed on the whole “Free Tibet” movement. I mean, I know the high points and all, but this story makes me have mad respect for the people in Tibet who are standing up for what they believe in. Apparently, the Chinese government is trying to force Tibetans to wear fur, since they gave it up in droves after the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, spoke out against it in January. At a speech in India, the Dalai Lama said, “I am ashamed and don't feel like living when I see all those pictures of people decorating themselves with skins and furs,” which inspired people all over Tibet to get rid of the traditional fur garments they owned. One guy who made his living selling fur was so moved that he burned his own store to the ground, vowing never to sell fur again. Truly amazing.

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Recent Comments

dione pyrena commented:

9-23-2009 7:09 AM

my mom very like tibet... very love tibet n dalai lama
Katherina Weng commented:

1-8-2009 11:33 PM

i loved his story. its great that the Dalai Lama is so compassionate. i hope that animal abuse and cruelty will be abolished forever!!! its so horrible. and i can't believe that there are people out there that actually support this idea!!
gill commented:

1-31-2008 9:03 AM

I find this discussion so interesting but find it also biased by everyone's western belief system and background. It it wonderful to know so many people care about animals so much but the buddhist belief which is a religion by the way practised by 500 million people in the world would not want to encourage an elitist point of view to say that one culture or peoples is superior to another or to show aggression in either language or action. Some people may want to read the online article I found by sharon callahan on buddhism and animals. Buddhism believes that all living things are seen as one evolving towards a higher consciousness. Although I may not agree with everything said here as I come from another country UK and cannot help thinking about the strong capitilist belief which comes from the united states affecting us here in Europe we don't want everything to be the same we love our individuality the US is a vast place and we feel here that you don't understand different cultures very well and think you are superior "people in glass houses" first you can try to change things at home agreeing to the kyoto agreement comes to mind for one thing but the tradition in the west of free speech is very precious. Peace and love everyone.
carol commented:

1-28-2008 11:01 AM

darlene i agree whole heartly with you isaw the videos also of the dos and cats and those poor racoon dogs they beat mercilly and skin alive korea also allows dods and cats to be toutured for food and also they have a fur industry to these countries are the worst offenters of animals cruelty to put it mildly we shoud tell these countries we are gonna boycott your products and services as well as travel till they engage in passing meaningful animal welfare laws and enforcing them one thing we can to now is dont buy fur poducts from live animals even unlabeled fur porduts could be from dogs and cats especially anything made in china also call on the stores that still sell these products i know ida.org has alist
darlene commented:

1-9-2008 7:36 PM

I was sorry to say that I was ignorant of what was happening to are most beloved animals in China and Korea. When I saw the video on cats and dogs and raccoons being skinned alive I thought I was watching a horror movie but their was no compparison. I never new people could be so inhumane barbaric. God is watching and these people will surely pay for their henious crimes.The world needs to know what is going on in this country. china and korea should not be aloud to play in the olymics. boycot the olmymics tell everyone what kind of evil goes on over there. China started the SARS virus by slaughtering and serving in resturants the civet cat. cats and dogs were not meant for human consuption but are these people human. they will contiue to spead virus's that distupt the world until someone puts a stop to them.I believe not all chinese and koreans are like this. Canada and the US as well as Europe and other country's need to stop importing merchandise from these country's. We need to support are own people and those that care about humanity.I have no respect for their government and the people who take part in such dispicable acts. the people of the world needs to see the truth Hit them where it hurts right in there pocket book. boycot china
tasha commented:

9-3-2007 9:00 AM

thats bloody wonderful..... a wise man once said " the test of a civilization is the way it cares for it's helpless members" all i can say for Tibet is that with this action they have passed that test! ROCK ON TIBET!
Maya commented:

8-31-2007 3:45 PM

Hi Ana! Nice to hear from you again. Sorry I can't be here more often grad school is kicking my butt! No matter what religion what each of us is. Agnostics Christians whatever we are all adults and we should easily move past any barriers and realize that a peaceful world is what's important. Hope we continue to support each other in saving cats and keeping them indoors!!!! blessings of every kind. Maya
Anne commented:

8-31-2007 1:05 PM

The Dalai Lama is by far the most inspirational author I've read.
Ana commented:

8-30-2007 6:05 PM

Hello Maya! I am a practicing Catholic but I certainly appreciate and read extensively about the lifeaffirming beliefs for all creatures found in Buddhism and Jainism. No need to convert or embrace religion if that is not an attractive option just embrace the belief that all sentient beings deserve love respect and the right to live in peace. It's a pracice that I embrace with my Christian belief that all sentient life is sacred and all creatures have souls. BTW Jains also respect insects and make efforts to not kill them as well. Our respective cats certainly appreciate these compassionate beliefs and practices!!!
silvia commented:

8-29-2007 11:02 PM

I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!!!!!!

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