Recently a Congressional delegation led by Nancy Pelosi met with the Dalai Lama in India and expressed their support for Tibet and its liberation from communist China.
While there, they also had an audience with the State Oracle of Tibet. Below is a video of the ceremony with the Oracle and his blessings for the delegation. For those unfamiliar with the Tibetan tradition of the Oracle - he is a Lama of high stature who on important occasions goes into a trance and then his body is said to be entered by a discarnate being (of even higher spiritual stature). You can then ask the Oracle questions or advise on the course of future actions or possible occurrences. The Tibetan government (in exile) often makes important decisions based on the answers.
I wonder what the Pope or the Catholic Church would think of this meeting? Any Catholics would like to comment? Any Buddhists/Tibetans who know more about such Oracles, please comment too.
While there, they also had an audience with the State Oracle of Tibet. Below is a video of the ceremony with the Oracle and his blessings for the delegation. For those unfamiliar with the Tibetan tradition of the Oracle - he is a Lama of high stature who on important occasions goes into a trance and then his body is said to be entered by a discarnate being (of even higher spiritual stature). You can then ask the Oracle questions or advise on the course of future actions or possible occurrences. The Tibetan government (in exile) often makes important decisions based on the answers.
I wonder what the Pope or the Catholic Church would think of this meeting? Any Catholics would like to comment? Any Buddhists/Tibetans who know more about such Oracles, please comment too.