Shangri-La today
As we have seen, the tale of Shangri-La is a modern tale, with a powerful appeal for today's world - but its roots lie deep in much older times. We live in a period when global problems threaten to overwhelm us, and instil us with fear. The appeal of the tales of Shambala and Shangri-La lies in their connection with this fear - both recognising it and alleviating it - and this appeal is universal. The stories reflect our desire that something of our world will survive, and that our connection with our past will not be entirely erased, even as we move faster and faster into an uncertain future. These are tales that we still need to believe in today.
Published: 03-02-2005
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