Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town

The story follows six young Tibetans involved in the resistance against Chinese occupation, set in Aba, a key site of Tibetan defiance. It offers a human-centered view of modern Tibet, exploring the personal journeys of individuals who navigate a complex landscape of tradition, oppression, and political strife. Spaning decades and highlighting the cultural and ideological struggles faced by Tibetans, from self-immolation protests to the enduring power of Tibetan Buddhism. The lives of the subjects—ranging from a former princess to a radicalized student—reveal the deep and often painful tensions between ancient Tibetan ways and the forces of modernity.

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