Second, religion cannot be used as a pretext for interfering in China's internal affairs. Only through improved relations on a state level can we talk further about religious questions. If the Vatican abides by these two premises, relations can progress quickly. Otherwise, they will remain difficult. A few monasteries and monks, mesmerized by the Dalai Lama's statements, are engaged in activities designed to split Tibet from the motherland.
Rituals are ignored, discipline is lax, management is in chaos.
It's gotten to the point where monks aren't monks and temples don't resemble temples. Many high priests and clerics of Tibetan Buddhism have expressed intense concern about this situation and are disheartened. The vast majority of believers are also highly dissatisfied. Right now we are working to ensure that monasteries, monks and nuns are engaged in normal religious activity within the law. The departments within the Chinese government that handle religious matters will not intervene in the religious affairs of Hong Kong.