Stressing on inter-religious harmony and urging all religious leaders to rise above dogmas and reach out to everybody, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said killing in the name of faith is 'terrible'.

Spiritual leaders of nine major religions held discussions on the first day of the two-day all-religion meet on 'Diverse Spiritual Traditions in India' at the Hyatt Regency here on Saturday. This was a first-of-its-kind event organised by His Holiness.

Speaking on the occasion, the Dalai Lama said India is the only country where religions co-exist. Referring to Islamic terrorists resorting to violence in the name of jehad, he said jehad was being misused and the holy term connotes fighting one's own impurities. "Jehad combats inner destructive emotions. Everybody carries jehad in their hearts, including me," the Dalai Lama said. The Dalai Lama said Indian Muslims can offer lessons on Shia-Sunni harmony as Shias feel safer in India than in Pakistan.
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