Truth nails the Dalai Lama myth

Many Westerners believe that the Dalai Lama is an angelic hero for Tibetans. They perceive the central government's role in the Tibet autonomous region as diabolical ever since Tibetans were liberated 60 years ago on May 23, 1951.

These Western perceptions seem inspired more by myths than truth.

But how and why has the Dalai Lama succeeded in winning over the West? And what is Beijing's side of the story?