Dalai Lama146;s Ayodhya tips

The Dalai Lama, in his statement at a press conference organised by S.N. Goenka, his follower and Vipassana teacher, appealed for 8216;8216;a mature, far-sighted and open-minded8217;8217; approach to resolve the dispute.

8216;8216;We also appeal to the Government to help the two communities find a solution as a court verdict will give an impression that one side lost and another won.8217;8217;

Goenka replied in the negative when asked if the Buddhist leader would 8216;8216;mediate8217;8217; in the issue. 8216;8216;Why should he do so unless he is approached by the parties themselves?8217;8217; he said. The statement says: 8216;8216;As one who has profound admiration for India8217;s tradition of tolerance and respect for all beliefs and as one who has lived in this country for over 40 years, this Ayodhya dispute has caused me deep anguish.8217;8217; Meanwhile, VHP8217;s Pravin Togadia announced that the Parishad will launch a 12-day yajna in Ayodhya from March 21.