Article: Dalai Lama begins US visit amid turmoil over Tibet.

Dalai Lama begins US visit amid turmoil over Tibet

Washington, Apr 11 (PTI) Amid the raging Tibet issue, the Dalai Lama has arrived in the United States for a visit which is expected to draw much international attention, to the dislike of China, for his quest for "genuine" autonomy and preservation of the unique Tibetan culture.

The exiled 72-year-old saffron-clad Buddhist leader flew into Seattle yesterday to lead a five-day conference on compassion that begins today in the western coastal city of Washington state.

The Dalai Lama, on a 13-day visit, said he supports non- violent demonstrations but was saddened by recent protests against the ...

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