Nope, just willing to look beyond the band, the flag, all the nice white announcers with perfect teeth and the shiny sets!

Actually this historical information is verified from multiple sources.  I am not saying that the Dalai Lama isn't a transformed and fabulous spiritual leader/icon.  He may well be, but then again he may not be!  I am saying that what he professes to be true and the reality diverge quite radically once one starts to look.  Some people just don't want anything to break into their world view.

And I am also saying he is a willing pawn in a global political power game, which would to me appear to be unseemly for one of his position, purported authenticity and veracity.

So I'll close with my mantra and follow the Big Guys advice!

"Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true.": Buddha - Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta