U.S. president to meet with Buddhist spiritual leader at the White House on Tuesday . China 's Foreign Ministry asked Obama to make the decision to meet with the Dalai Lama . The White House statement went on to say that the visit will highlight Obama 's support for dialogue between representatives of the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government . The Dalai Lama has been in China for nearly two years .
U.S. president to meet with Buddhist spiritual leader at the White House on Tuesday . China 's Foreign Ministry asked Obama to make the decision to meet with the Dalai Lama . The Dalai Lama has been in China for nearly two years .