British comedian Russell Brand also occasionally mentions his support for the movement on his BBC Radio 2 show . Richard Gere is one of the most outspoken supporters of the movement and is chairman of the Board of Directors for the International Campaign for Tibet . Actress Sharon Stone caused significant controversy when she suggested that the 2008 Sichuan earthquake may have been the result of " bad karma , " because the Chinese " are not being nice to the Dalai Lama , who is a good friend of mine . " The Dalai Lama confirmed that he did not share Stone 's views , although he confirmed that he had " met the lady "
2008 Sichuan earthquake
2008 Sichuan earthquake
Tibetan independence movement