The Dalai Lama is calling for dialogue with the Islamic State group, in an interview reported today by the Italian daily La Stampa.
“Islam is a religion of peace. Those who are intolerant harm their own faith and their own brothers,” the Tibetan spiritual leader is quoted as saying in Bangalore, southern India, where he took part in a seminar on peace and the economy.
Even so, “there has to be dialogue, with IS as well,” the Dalai Lama said, in remarks reported in Italian.
Asked how this should be achieved, he replied, “Through dialogue. One has to listen, to understand, to have respect for the other person, regardless. There is no other way.”
— AFP
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