Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has urged Irish people not to be discouraged or lose hope as they struggle to cope with the financial crisis.

Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama begins his first visit to Ireland in 20 years today.

TIBET’S spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has arrived in Ireland for his first visit in 20 years.

Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has arrived in Ireland for his first visit in 20 years.