Find Reincarnations of Mao, Deng: Dalai Lama

Sunday, October 30, 2011 4:13:20 PM (IST)

Dharamsala, Oct 30 (IANS): Taking a jibe at the Chinese government, the Dalai Lama has said that instead of questioning Tibetan traditions, it should think of finding reincarnations of its leaders Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.

"The Communist government does not believe in religion... But they want to conduct finding of the Dalai Lama's reincarnation.

"The Dalai Lama is not political now. If they really care, first they should believe in religion. It would be better if they think of finding the reincarnations of Mao and Deng Xiaoping," the Nobel Peace Prize winner told reporters on reaching Japan Saturday, according to a post on the Dalai Lama's official website.

On the question of change in Chinese leadership next year, he said: "My personal view is that when (Chinese president) Hu Jintao took over, many expected positive changes... But 10 years have passed, you know better whether there is harmony in China or not now.

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Wow, I didn't think the Dalai Lama could be such a smartass. :thumbsup:

He's very smart and very wise.

:thumbsup: woot!