The 14th Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama says a group of his representatives are negotiating with Chinese officials to find a solution to the Tibet issue.
Giving no details about the content of talks, The Dalai Lama told reporters on Sunday that he had not been directly involved in the newly-launched talks.
Western leaders have encouraged China to resume negotiations with the Dalai Lama amid unrest in Tibet, which began on March 10.
On Saturday, China's President Hu Jintao accused the Dalai Lama of encouraging violence.
Hu left open the door for dialogue but only if the other side stops violence and "sabotaging the Beijing Olympic Games."
However, the Dalai Lama, who is in Seattle for a conference, said he was unaware of the comments by the Chinese president and again denied any role in the violence.
He noted that he had also been criticized by some Tibetans who have said his strategy of nonviolence has produced little change.
He reiterated that he does not seek independence for Tibet but what he calls for is more genuine autonomy.
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