The book based on a large amount of historical data and archives writing both at home and abroad, and rich in content, detailed historical data, precise language.To introduce foreign readers to the 14th dalai lama’s words and deeds and their changes during 70 years, to reveal the true nature of the dalai lama "behind his smile".
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Chapter I: Enthronement of the Reincarnated Soul Boy and His Early Life Observing the Lake and Search Lhamo Thondup and His Family Soul Boy's Entry to Tibet Enthronement Ceremony Childhood in Lhasa 'Become Attached' to Americans Death of His Father Chapter II: 1949-1959: From 'Reign' to Exile 'Reign' and Peace Negotiations Upholding the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet Welcome the Return of the 10th Panchen Erdeni to Tibet Participation in State Affairs Admiration for Mao Zedong Taking up the Post of Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the Tibet Autonomous Region Visit to India Setting Foot on the Path of Exile Chapter III 1959-1978: Exile under the 'Cold War' Shadow Statement in Wandering Chinese Government Waits Tolerantly Early 'Tibetan Government-in-Exile' Initiatives for Globalization of the 'Tibet Issue' Chapter IV: 1979-1999: From Sending Visiting Delegations to Deviating from the 'Middle Way' Contact and Negotiation, and Visiting Delegations' Entry into Tibet From 'Five-Point Proposal' to 'New Seven-Point Proposal' Opportunity for Return and a Windfall Deviating from the 'Middle Way' Chapter V: The 14th Dalai Lama at the Beginning of 21st Century Health Problem and Change of Political Slogans Contacts and Negotiations with the Central Government Frequent 'International Public Activities' 'Disseminating Dharma' and Pleasing the Indian Government Witch-hunt and Cronyism Entanglement with Forces such as Nazis Chapter VI: Since 2008: Action, Smiles and 'Retirement' Before and After '3.14' Lhasa Riots Echoing and Roaring Missing Beijing Olympics Resumed Negotiations with the Central Government 'Retirement' and Traveling Around the World Gains and Losses of the 'Son of India' Epilogue: Where Is the Way Home? Reference
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The dedication and inscription on the two gifts showed that Dalai trusted the Central Government's policies towards Tibet after its peaceful liberation and spoke highly of the achievements gained by the troops and envoys in Tibet under the leadership of the CPC. Moreover,he also wrote in Tibetan The Song to Chairman Mao-Prayers for His Eternal Health and Happiness,praising that Mao Zedong was a great leader like the sun shining all over the land, people took him as an affectionate mother protecting them and his works were as precious as pearls,rich and powerful,like sea tide reaching the horizon. What was the attitude of Dalai Lama himself towards this Song to Chairman Mao? How about the other people's attitude towards it? A.Tom Grunfeld,a famous Canadian scholar,published The Making of Modern Tibet in 1987,pointing out: 'The Dalai Lama wrote a surprising poem to Mao Zedong.He only recognized it recently and argued that writing a poem was a very common thing in Tibetan culture.However,he flattered Mao Zedong with poise in the poem, showing no sign of hatred for the entry of Han people in Tibet.1 Taking up the Post of Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the Tibet Autonomous Region In the summer of 1955,the Dalai and Panchen Lamas returned to Tibet from the hinterland.The preparatory work of the Preparatory Committee for the Tibet Autonomous Region was gradually carried out.On September 20,the preparatory office was established,with Ngapo Ngawang Jigme as director.
