The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader told a news conference Sunday in the U.S. state of Washington that he had no direct involvement in the conversations.
The Dalai Lama did not say what issues are being discussed with China, and he said it is not clear what might result from the talks.
The Nobel Peace laureate also told reporters that he will resign as leader of Tibet's exiled government if violence in his homeland spirals out of control.
He denied Chinese claims that he has called for Tibet to split from China, and that he is behind the recent turmoil. The Dalai Lama said the whole world knows that he is seeking only autonomy for the region.
The Dalai Lama is attending a five-day "Seeds of Compassion" conference in Seattle.
He has led a peaceful campaign for Tibetan autonomy since he fled the region in 1959.
China has controlled Tibet since 1951.
Exiled Tibetan leaders say about 140 people have died since Chinese security forces took action against protesters last month. China says about 20 people have died, and blames the casualties on Tibetan rioters.
Source: By VOA News
