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When I returned to Lhasa, in June 1955, I was, as always, welcomed by thousands of followers. My return gave renewed courage to everyone, and I too felt a new optimism when I found that the trust that Mao had so publicly placed in me had boosted my status in the eyes of the local Chinese representatives.

I cannot say how thankful I was to be in the Norbulingka again. Close outside its walls, the Chinese military camp still menaced us, but inside, all was still calm and beautiful, and our religious practices continued almost undisturbed.

In early 1956, during the Tibetan New Year celebrations of Losar, I had a very interesting meeting with the Nechung oracle, who announced: “The wish-fulfilling gem (one of the names given to the Dalai Lama by Tibetans) will shine in the West.” At the time, I saw this as an indication that I should go to India that year, but since then I have realized that this prophecy had a much deeper meaning.