The 17th Karmapa Ugen Trinley Dorjee has urged the Tibetans inside Tibet not to set themselves ablaze in protest against China.
In an exclusive interview with the Voice Of Tibet based in Dharamsala, North India, the 17th Karmapa praised the courage and sacrifices of the Tibetans inside Tibet, but taking both religious and general perspective, he said that the Tibetans could look for some other ways to show their grievances.
Karmapa has also taken the note of the small population of Tibet, and the effort Tibetans need to put forth in preserving their culture and religion, while keeping the protection of environment into consideration.