As oral histories like these increasingly leave us with the passing of elders the world over, the Tibet Oral History Project signifies both triumph and sadness. In one sense we gain a time capsule of their stories and knowledge, in another sense it is a warning sign that these cultures are endangered. Ever more reason to donate to help fund this cause and thus fund the preservation of TIbetan culture. Here’s more:
The Tibet Oral History Project aims to preserve the true history of the Tibetan people. At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama we record the life experiences of Tibetan elders who were forced to flee their homeland following the Chinese invasion. His Holiness has emphasized the urgency of conducting interviews of these elders before they pass away and their stories are lost forever. The Tibet Oral History Project enables donors from around the world to contribute to keeping the invaluable history of Tibet alive for generations to come.
Learn more at http://www.TibetOralHistory.org.