Just one day after the Dalai Lama delivered his remarks, the Islamic State reportedly released a speech over social media entitled "Indeed Your Lord Is Ever Watchful," which encouraged Muslims around the world to kill "disbelievers."
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By Antonia Blumberg | September 23, 2014
On Saturday the Dalai Lama shared a lesson on 'jihad' aimed at the Islamic State and other groups who commit violence in the name of religion.
Speaking at a meeting of Indian leaders from nine different religious traditions, the Dalai Lama addressed the Islamic State, saying: "Killing in the name of faith is unacceptable."
The Tibetan spiritual leader focused on the concept of "jihad," commonly thought to be a holy war, but which he said has a far more spiritual dimension within the context of Islam.
“Jihad combats inner destructive emotions," the Dalai Lama said. "Everybody carries jihad in their hearts, including me.”
Just one day after the Dalai Lama delivered his remarks, the Islamic State reportedly released a speech over social media entitled "Indeed Your Lord Is Ever Watchful," which encouraged Muslims around the world to kill "disbelievers."
In his comments on Saturday the Dalai Lama warned against such aggression and encouraged religious leaders to speak out.
"If we remain indifferent to what is happening around us, it is wrong," the Nobel Peace Prize winner said.
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