Dalai Lama claims China beset by moral crisis

China is beset by a moral crisis, widespread corruption, and lawlessness, leading millions of Chinese to seek solace in Buddhism, Tibet’s exiled Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, said.

The Dalai Lama was in London to receive the $1.7m Templeton prize for his work affirming the spiritual dimension of life.

Speaking before the award ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral, he said millions of young Chinese were showing an interest in spirituality.