Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said on Thursday that more and more people in China are beginning to realize that he does not want “independence” but meaningful autonomy and protection of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Advocating the resolution of all disputes through dialogue, he stressed that all human beings are equal and they need to rise above the narrow ideas of “my nation, my ideology”, which is the main cause of quarrels among people. .
Despite the heavy rain, the Dalai Lama’s followers, who arrived in large numbers, gave him a warm welcome here. This was his first visit outside Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh in the last two years. He is likely to visit Ladakh on Friday.
“Some Chinese fundamentalists consider me a separatist and reactionary and always criticize me. But now, more Chinese are realizing that the Dalai Lama is not seeking independence and only China (to Tibet) meaningful autonomy (to Tibet). and (sure) protection of Tibetan Buddhist culture,” the 87-year-old spiritual leader told reporters.
When asked about China’s objection to his visit, the Dalai Lama said, “It is normal. The Chinese people are not objecting… More and more Chinese are showing interest in Tibetan Buddhism. Some of their scholars do this. Realizing that Tibetan Buddhism is very scientific… things are changing.”
The Dalai Lama, whose real name is Tenzin Gyatso, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and is respected around the world for his advocacy for independence from Tibet and other causes.
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Earlier this month, Beijing criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for wishing the Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday, saying India should stop using Tibet-related issues to interfere in China’s internal affairs. Should give. However, India rejected China’s criticism and insisted that it is a consistent policy to treat the Dalai Lama as the country’s guest of honor.
The spiritual leader’s visit to Ladakh, where he is likely to spend more than a month, is expected to further trouble China as it comes amid a military standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at several friction points in eastern Ladakh.
The Dalai Lama said, “I am leaving for Ladakh tomorrow (Friday) to attend an event. The weather did not cooperate.”
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He expressed displeasure over the current crisis in Sri Lanka.
“My main message to the people is that we are all brothers and sisters and there is no point in fighting… Fighting starts narrowly when they start thinking like ‘my nation, my ideology’.” They said.
The Dalai Lama said, “Humanity demands that “we stay together, whether we like it or not.” There may be some problems in the family which can be resolved through dialogue.”
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