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DATE=10/15/1999
TYPE=BACKGROUND REPORT
TITLE=DALAI LAMA ON DIALOGUE
NUMBER=5-44529
BYLINE=MIKE O'SULLIVAN
DATELINE=LOS ANGELES
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO:  The Dalai Lama is calling on China to reopen 
talks on the future of Tibet.  Chinese officials cut 
off informal discussions with the exiled Tibetan 
leader last year.  The Dalai Lama spoke in Los 
Angeles, where he also urged increased tolerance and 
non-violence in international relations.  From our Los 
Angeles bureau, Mike O'Sullivan has more on his West 
Coast visit.
TEXT:  Noting the Chinese leadership wants unity and 
stability, the exiled Tibetan leader said China's use 
of force in Tibet will only increase tensions with 
Tibetans.
            /// DALAI LAMA ACT ///
      They are using more force.  So they are using 
      force in order to achieve stability.  That's 
      artificial, superficial.  By nature, even 
      animals, using force, animals show more 
      resentment.
            /// END ACT ///
The Dalai Lama restated his demand for autonomy for 
Tibet under Chinese jurisdiction.  He says he seeks 
self-rule, not independence, and wants Chinese 
guarantees that Tibet's religion and culture will be 
preserved.  He says he awaits a positive signal, and 
hopes to resume informal talks with Chinese officials.
The Dalai Lama was in Los Angeles (October 10-14) to 
meet with supporters of the Tibetan cause and conduct 
religious teaching.  The author of two books on the 
New York Time bestsellers list, his influence has 
grown with the American public.
His appearances attracted a large mixed audience of 
Buddhists and non-Buddhists.  Among those he met in 
Los Angeles were former Vice President Walter Mondale, 
U-S senator Diane Feinstein, and the former French 
first lady, Danielle Mitterand.
            /// REST OPT ///
In his public events, the Dalai Lama spoke on the role 
of ethics in the 21st century.  Addressing a number of 
social themes, he urged businesses to donate a share 
of their profits for education and social service.
The religious leader criticized the gap between 
America's rich and poor, but had praise for the 
country's open press, which he called a constant check 
on abuse by government.
And he asked his listeners to adopt a sense of global 
responsibility - urging dialogue, not violence, as way 
to solve world problems.(Signed)
NEB/MO/LTD/JP
15-Oct-1999 14:53 PM EDT (15-Oct-1999 1853 UTC)
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Source: Voice of America
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