Difference between Myanmar and Tibet

The protests in Myanmar were peaceful. In contrast the Tibetans were rioting with a lot of violence resulting in considerable damages and lost of lives.

The Tibetans may claim to be followers of the Dalai Lama, but the Dalai Lama has always preached non-violence. He has never called for Tibetan cessation from China. His concern is for the preservation of Tibetan culture and traditions.

Here is what Phallop Thaiarry, secretary-general of the World Fellowship of Buddhists has to say:
"The monks who participated in the recent Lhasa riot should go back to the monasteries and restudy the doctrines of Buddhism,"
"Buddha taught us to show respect for people, live in harmony and conduct no violence," he said. "But I learnt from the media that some people in monk gowns smashed property, hurt people and burned buildings, which is not in conformity with the Buddhist commandments."

He believed "the majority of Tibetan monks strictly followed Buddhist doctrines, and only a few misunderstood and misused their identity during the riot."