The Politics of Sorrow: A Story of Unity and Allegiance Across Tibetan Exile

by Tsering Wangmo Dhompa

The Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet in 1959 after its occupation by China and established a government in exile in India. There, Tibetan leaders aimed to bring together displaced people from varied religious traditions and local loyalties under the banner of unity. To contest Chinese colonization and stand up for self-determination, Tibetan refugees were asked to shed regional allegiances and embrace a vision of a shared national identity.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023121247X
• ISBN13: 9780231212472
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 352 Pages