On September 1st, 2007, China's State Administration on Religious Affairs implemented a new law called Order No. 5 which states that Tibetan Buddhist teachers, including the Dalai Lama, cannot be reincarnated without the permission of the central Chinese government. Order No. 5 is a direct attack on Tibet's ancient spiritual traditions and is meant to undermine the Dalai Lama's influence in the region, which is perceived as a threat by Chinese authorities.
, the true representative body of the Tibetan people, have condemned this unjust law.
Take action now by signing the petition below addressed to Ye Xiaowen, Director of China's State Bureau of Religious Affairs. Please also take a moment to phone the Bureau (Tel: 86-10-6409-5092 or 86-10-6409-5157) to express your opposition to Order No. 5.
I am outraged to learn that your government has passed a law stating that Tibetan Buddhist teachers, including the Dalai Lama, cannot be reincarnated without the permission of China's central government. This is a blatant attempt to destroy Tibetans' religion and culture, which has been under attack since China illegally invaded and occupied Tibet in 1949. Tibetans and people of conscious around the world have spoken out against this unjust law.
Your atheist government has no business interfering with Tibet's ancient Buddhist traditions. I am calling on you to immediately repeal Order No. 5, which is in violation of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights and your government's own constitution.
I further call on you to end your political campaign against the Dalai Lama in Tibet and to uphold Tibetans' basic right to freely practice their religion.
Signed by:
[Your name]
[Your address]
