Dalai Lama Question

[cardiffsteve]

This is not against religion, I'm a devote athiest.

Why was there was a lot of media & press coverage when the Pope came to the UK but theres very little about the Dalai Lama?

Just seems biased to me.

Mods, If this is inappropriate please delete.

[mothhawk]

In the 2001 census 151, 816 people in the UK professed the Buddhist faith, out of a population of 58,789,194, of which 55% professed adherence to the Christian faith, so Buddhists are a bit of a minority faith here - no matter how hard they try, unless the whole lot go to each city he visits, there are not going to be the same crowds that turn out for the Pope.

[veggiechicken]

Maybe Buddhism is, by its nature, a quieter set of beliefs, than Catholicism. I dunno Steve but I know which person I would rather hear speak.

[cardiffsteve]

It was just one of those random thoughts that flitted through my brain.

I dont knock any religion just as long as everyone would just get along live in harmony.

[Newton]

It was just one of those random thoughts that flitted through my brain.

I dont knock any religion just as long as everyone would just get along live in harmony.

But they don't.....you have the right idea Steve. IMHO

[veggiechicken]

I don't venture down the road of religion discussion either, far too many obstacles and pitfalls.
Unfortunately more wars have been fought over religion than anything else.

[cardiffsteve]

Shall we just end the discussion there?
Probably best!

[veggiechicken]

For once, Steve, I agree with you!

[cardiffsteve]

Has hull frozen over?
Sorry hell!

[cardiffsteve]

If any mods are about please lock this thread

[Two_Sheds]

Why was there was a lot of media & press coverage when the Pope came to the UK but theres very little about the Dalai Lama?

It's down to politics, not religion