Dalai Lama congratulates Obama

Dalai Lama congratulates Obama

The Nobel Peace laureate, in a message, said: “I am very appreciative of your support for our middle-way approach, which I continue to believe is the best way for us to ensure a solution that is beneficial for both Tibetans and Chinese.”

“Given the recently deteriorating situation in Tibet, of which the tragic series of self-immolations is a stark symptom, I hope your administration will be able to take further steps to encourage a mutually acceptable solution,” said the elderly monk, who is revered as a demi-god by his people and followers the world over.

The Dalai Lama, who stepped down from active politics over an year ago and handed authority to the elected leadership, added: “As just one among the six million Tibetans, I want to thank you for your steady encouragement of our efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the problems in Tibet.