The Dalai Lama has in my view the merit of being a holding cement for his community.

 I am also bewildered by the huge consideration he meets worldwide. At least in the West.

 But we need I guess to hold onto some role models.

Can't always focus on the wrong of the " wrong " models and entities in power. 

Still seems out of proportion, in his case. 

Yet I admit feeling some sadness at the thought he is gonna leave more or less soon.

Sad for the Tibetans. They will be on their own...as we all are.

Just sharing random emotions and thougths here.