The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That this 72nd General Convention affirm the importance of Tibetan culture and religion that teaches nonviolence and peacemaking as a way of life and express concern for the safety and future of its people; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention send greetings of affection to the Dalai Lama and encourage our Church in the United States to engage in dialogue with Buddhists through the Presiding Bishop’s Committee on Interfaith Relations or other appropriate venues; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention send warm greetings of affection to the China Christian Council (CCC), and express a desire for further dialogue with the CCC to develop deeper ties and to seek a better understanding of the situation in China and Tibet, and commend dioceses to seek companion relations with the Church of China, and encourage the Archbishop of Canterbury to ensure representation from the China Christian Council to the l998 Lambeth Conference; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention also express a hope for the development of direct dialogue between representatives of the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama and/or representatives of the Dalai Lama, leading to increased understanding and respect between the Tibetan and Chinese people; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to the China Christian Council, the Dalai Lama, the President and Secretary of State of the United States and appropriate members of Congress, the government of the People’s Republic of China, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Anglican Consultative Council, the Lambeth Conference, the National Council of Churches USA and religious leaders, and the appropriate corporations doing business in China.