I must admit I was a little saddened to read about this.
Last week, seven Tibetan monks performed sacred dances at the University of Toronto. These are monks on tour, driving around North America to bring awareness to the story of Panchen Lama, the lost child of Tibet. They have already visited 35 states.
Panchen Lama is a 14-year-old boy being held prisoner by the Chinese in an unknown location. In 1995, the Dalai Lama recognized the 6-year-old Gedhun Choeki Nyima as the reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Lama, and three days later the boy and his family disappeared. The previous incarnation had remained in Tibet, challenging Chinese authorities, until he died under mysterious circumstances in 1989. The Panchen Lama is one of the most important spiritual leaders for Tibetan Buddhists, and is second only to the Dalai Lama himself.
And so these seven monks have "endured greasy fast food and long drives on freeways as they criss-cross North America" trying to drum up support for the U.S. and Canada to pressure China into releasing the boy.
In their time in North America, the monks have come to savour road food.
"Personally, I find Burger King very delicious," said Lobsang Dhondup.
Have they all gone Madd? 
