The Chinese think I am trying to restore the old feudal system. In another 20 years there will suddenly come a time to elect a leader in self government. We have already made it clear that our future should be a secular state, a democracy with socialist ideas. I think our environment is very delicate. It is high and dry.
Damage takes a long time to restore.
We need technology to minimize environmental damage. The Chinese are not taking care of our environment. The editorial cautioned the Dalai Lama from encouraging the Hindu extremists in their grievances against Christians and Muslims because of his attitude on conversion. By arguing that 'conversion is outdated' and has a 'negative effect', he may have been voicing his own considered opinion. But since the subject has acquired a political dimension in India, it is necessary to weigh ones words very carefully when saying anything in this context, especially if the person is someone as wisely respected as the Tibetan Pontiff.