The Dalai Lama speaks exclusively to the BBC about his worries for Tibetan monks and nuns
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, says he is very worried about the growing number of monks and nuns setting themselves on fire to protest against Chinese rule in Tibet.
He told the BBC he was not encouraging such actions - saying there was no doubt they required courage, but questioning how effective they were.
There have been 11 cases of self-immolation so far this year.
Most have resulted in death - the latest a 35-year-old nun two weeks ago.
"The question is how much effect" the self-immolations have, the Dalai Lama said.
"That's the question. There is courage - very strong courage. But how much effect?
"Courage alone is no substitute. You must utilise your wisdom.".....
Watch the video interview and piece here at BBC.
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