Dalai Lama On Violence In Tibet

It seems that the Dalai Lama is engaging in a metamorphosed sentimental politics.

He says that he does not support violence anywhere or at any time. A week ago, he said he would resign if the violence in Tibet continues. Then a bit later he said he would resign from his role as secular head of state in absentia. Then more recently he claimed to be "powerless" to stop the violence in Tibet. And now he wants to do some negotiation with China. He says that he does not want independence for Tibet - he just wants some sort of autonomy. But why should China negotiate over Tibet with a man who no longer accepts secular leadership of the country and who claims to be "powerless" to control the Tibetan protesters?