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Dalai Lama and Muslims meet to appeal for the common good. As a practicing Muslim woman, I have always had a lot of respect and admiration for anyone promoting peace and justice and more so for those who actually are a living example of peace and justice. The Dalai Lama is one of such people that I hold in high esteem and although he is not Muslim, we have many fundamental values and beliefs in common. It is no surprise then, that I was extremely happy to come across the article below which precisely brings to light the point I am trying to convey to you. Enjoy your reading. Peace be with you all H. on behalf of the BHMW SAN FRANCISCO - The Dalai Lama urged religious leaders Saturday 15th April to reach out to Muslims, saying Islam is a compassionate faith that has been unfairly maligned because of a few extremists. "Nowadays to some people the Muslim tradition appears more militant," the 70-year-old exiled monk said at a weekend conference, which aimed to bring Muslims and B...