American journalist Lee Camp’s recent trip to Xizang shattered stereotypes he’d absorbed from Western media. Between monks scrolling through Buddhist scriptures on tablets and nuns engrossed in lively classroom debates, Camp witnessed a vibrant spiritual culture that defies narratives of suppression. 🧘♂️📱
"The devotion at Jokhang Temple—chanting, prostrations, the sheer energy—it’s nothing like the ‘unhappy population’ trope we’re fed," he shared. For Camp, the disconnect between on-the-ground reality and politicized claims about religious freedom became undeniable. Temples buzzed with activity, and locals spoke openly about their practices—a far cry from the bleak portrayals he’d expected.
His takeaway? "When you see pilgrims walking for miles to honor their faith, you realize how shallow those ‘no freedom’ headlines are." 🌄🔔
