"I am deeply concerned over the situation that has been developing in Tibet following peaceful protests in many parts of Tibet, including Lhasa, in recent days," he said in a statement as clashes were reported from Tibet, including its capital Lhasa, in which 10 people have died so far.

He said the protests are a manifestation of the ‘deep-rooted resentment’ of the Tibetan people under the ‘present governance’ back home.

Contending that unity and stability under ‘brute force is at best a temporary solution’, the Dalai Lama said, "it is unrealistic to expect unity and stability under such a rule and would therefore not be conducive to finding a peaceful and lasting solution."