Brian discusses obstacles faced in establishing cultural retreat in Southeast Himalayas
In this 2004 article, Brian argues that America must focus more attention on learning about China- a country that represents our greatest opportunities and challenges in the coming years.
"Cast a cold eye on life, on death. Horseman, pass by." – Wm. Butler Yeats. Dogs – 85 big dogs, small dogs, nice dogs and definitely mean dogs. If any image comes close to transcending my memories of Tibetan beauty and spiritualism, it is the dogs.
The red star remained, although the Chairman’s shadowed profile had become bleached with age. Under his portrait were his famous words encouraging the Chinese masses to rise up in revolution. I climbed over the threshold and entered a courtyard full of Mao and Lenin statues, Socialist-realism paintings and porcelain soldiers. A smiling man beaconed me in, "Welcome to the Cultural Revolution."
Even with two successful galleries and the rare chance to divide their time between China and Door County, the Lindens had yet another goal – to establish an elegant base for learning, sharing, and exploration among the communities of China.
