My Country is Tibet

As the only recognized descendent of Songtsen Gampo the first Dharma King of Tibet 617698 AD 16yearold Namgyal Wangchuk Trichen Lhagyari carries the unique responsibility of representing Tibets unbroken history and heritage Yet as a teenager he also represents a new generation of young Tibetans who are caught today between the peaceful traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and a desperate desire to fight for the freedom of their people These young Tibetans speak about the slow obliteration of their very identity their livelihoods their right to choose where they live their ability to be educated in their languages and the stark choice they face of either remaining in Tibetan areas under these constraints or seeking to flee to other countries