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Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhism The video discusses the controversy surrounding Dalai Lama, with some people defending him while others criticize his actions. The discussion also touches on aspects of Tibetan Buddhist culture, including their history of slavery and acceptance of same-sex relationships among monks.

The Invasion of Tibet by China The video highlights the brutal invasion of Tibet by China in which they committed atrocities such as killing people who believed in reincarnation. Before this invasion, there was already a system where serfs were tied to landowners and treated like slaves until they escaped through monasteries or sent their children there for protection.

Cultural Practices in Pre-Invasion Tibet Before the Chinese invasion, certain cultural practices existed within pre-invasion Tibet that are now considered controversial. These include accepting same-sex relationships among monks as an alternative to celibacy and having young boys serve as "drongos" or slaves for influential monks. However, it is important not to ignore these practices when discussing Tibetan Buddhism's history before its brutalization under Chinese rule.