A War of the Ages

A deep, haunting bass overcomes you as you step into the great Potala palace in Lhasa. Buddhist monks in their traditional bright orange robes lay prostrate on the floor in submission in a great, expansive hall. This is the capital city of Tibet, a formerly independent, autonomous region in Southwestern China. This region entails a perfect example of a peaceful, spiritual nation, unified by the bonds of a central religion. For thousands of years, the people of this region have demonstrated a respect for all culture, never lashing out in an unprovoked, military manner. …