Security has been boosted at an Indian temple where the Dalai Lama had been addressing devotees.
China and Tibet have had a long history of tension as Beijing considers Tibet to be a region within China while Tibetans sees themselves as belonging to a separate nation.
The Dalai Lama left Tibet during an unsuccessful 1959 uprising against the Chinese government. Since then he has been based in northern India.Tibet could remain a part of China. "Historically and culturally, Tibet has been independent. The region's geography shows where Tibet begins," he said."So long as the constitution of China recognizes our culture and Tibetan autonomous region's special history, they can remain [part of China]."
He added that Tibet would benefit economically from remaining a part of China while the rest of the China could benefit from greater exposure to Tibet's religion and culture.Update 12/29/22 03:36 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with background information.
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