Commenting on Chinese claims that Tibetan activists were gravitating towards violent protests, the Nobel Peace Laureate said: 'No, I don't think so. Among 100,000 exiles, one or two may be.'
He did acknowledge growing criticism of his Middle Way approach, which does not seek independence from China, from the younger Tibetans.
'There are quite a number critical of our stand. That is their different opinion.' The PRC, in its official stand, states conditions are better for Tibetans under Chinese rule.
Image: The Dalai Lama holds a crucifix at a church in New Delhi.
Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters
Also see: Sacrifice of Tibet: Extraordinary delusions and temporary insanity
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