is the dalai lama anti-gay? is tibetan buddhism inherently homphobic?

Is the Dalai Lama anti-gay? Is Tibetan Buddhism inherently homophobic?

Does anyone have information on this, or a reliable source?

I am not Buddhist; it's always seemed to me that Zen and activism are mutually exclusive. Plus I am simply areligious. I know the basic outlines of Tibetan Buddhism, but nothing in depth. I have several gay friends who are Buddhists, but then, there are gay Catholics, too.

A (former) wmtc reader tells me the Dalai Lama has made very virulent anti-gay remarks. But the only source he offered was Free Republic, not to be trusted. My own searches turn up some conversation and accusations, but no evidence.

The Dalai Lama welcomed participants in the World Conference of the International Lesbian and Gay Association, and issued a message of support, expressing concern "reports of violence and discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people" and urging "respect, tolerance and the full recognition of human rights for all."

Gay Tibet is pretty happy with His Holiness, too.

Do you know the origin of the belief that the Dalai Lama is anti-gay? Do you know if it is true?

Since at least half the wmtc readership is queer, and I also have many Buddhist friends, perhaps someone can offer an answer.

Thanks in advance.