A forbidden political document from Tibet

Description:

English translation of a political manifesto entitled "The Precious Democratic Constitution of Tibet" written and distributed by a group of Tibetan monks known as the "Drepung Group" in Lhasa in 1988; includes background.

subjects: Self-determination, National,  Political manifestos,  Tibetans,  Politics and government,  Buddhist monks,  Political activity,  Constitutions,  Democracy,  Buddhism and state,  Legal status, laws,  Human rights,  ʼBras-spuṅs (Monastery),  Political participation

Places: China,  Tibet Autonomous Region,  Lhasa

Times: 20th century