No more Dalai Lamas?

As if the idea the Chinese can dictate and regulate one's reincarnation isn't outlandish enough comes word that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is talking about redefining the succession of Dalai Lamas and perhaps ending the chain with him. His recent remarks reported here are cause for pause.

I for one always thought HHDL would be with us. I selfishly assumed that I would be able to study with him whenever I wanted, now or in the future.

Mt. Rainier & the Dalai Lama

Perhaps mountains are the theme of this post:

This year's 728 Club hike was outstanding. Picture perfect, no one fell, and the oven performed flawlessly. Proof? Look no further than here for proof positive.

Meanwhile our less favorite fascists have decided to regulate reincarnation. Gee, I wonder which Tibetan monk this absurd law is trying to reign in??? Beijing vs. HHDL, who do ya think has more power? Place yer bets. My money's on that lama guy as my kids call him.