Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet, said that more people of China are beginning to realize that he is seeking “independence” through autonomy. Tenzin Gyatso, being his real name, the 87 years old, achieved Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, travels worldwide his advocacy of independence for Tibet.
Overviewing all the debates, he said all human should restrain their narrow-minded thought of “my nation, my ideology”, which triggers the initial of every fight among the people.
Dalai Lama visits Dharamshala
It was for the first time, Dalai Lama visited Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh in the last two years. There was a footfall of many followers, who attended the place despite the heavy rain. He will be visiting Ladakh on Friday.
He said to the reporters, “Some Chinese hardliners consider me a separatist and a reactionary and always criticize me. But now, more Chinese are realizing that the Dalai Lama is not seeking independence and only wishing China (to give) meaningful autonomy (to Tibet) and (ensure) preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture,”.
While answering about China’s objective, Dalai Lama said, “This is usual. The Chinese people are not objecting… more and more Chinese are showing interest in Tibetan Buddhism. Some of their scholars are realizing that Tibetan Buddhism is very scientific. Things are changing.”
Prior to the month, Narendra Modi was criticized by Beijing for wishing Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday, saying that India should stop using Tibet-related issues in interfering with China’s internal affairs. However, India overlooked the criticism and said that it’s the uniform policy to treat the honored guest, Dalai Lama.
Dalai Lama said, “I am leaving for Ladakh tomorrow (Friday) to take part in some program. The weather did not cooperate,’. He said he will be staying over a month there, ruling China further as it comes in the persisting military deadlock between Indian and Chinese troops at several places in eastern Ladakh.
He said, “My main message to the people is that we all are brothers and sisters and there is no point in fighting…the fight is triggered by narrow-mindedness when they staring thinking (things) like ‘my nation, my ideology’,”. He also added, “We live together, whether we like it or not. There might be some problems like in a family which can be solved through talks,”.
