Dharamshala (HP): Underlining that India and the Tibetan region shared the relationship of a "teacher and disciple", The Dalai Lama today sought New Delhi's help for resolving the Tibet issue.

"India and Tibet is having the relationship of a guru and chela (teacher and disciple) and when chela (disciple) is in trouble, the guru (teacher) must look after him," the noble laureate said.

Asked about his conspicuous absence from the ongoing special meet of Tibetans from across the globe at Macleodganj to decide the future course of the Tibetan movement, he said: "I made it clear earlier that if I attended the meeting I must have made some comments.

"My presence could have hampered the free expression of opinions of the participants. So I am keeping away from the November 17-22 conclave."

The Tibetan monk is scheduled to speak his mind on the conclave on November 23 after he receive summary of the opinions expressed by Tibetans over the future strategy of Tibet movement.

The Dalai Lama, who had fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising against the Chinese authorities, said he has three commitments. First, as a human being for promotion of compassion and love. Second, as a Buddhist monk to promote religious harmony. "India should spread the art of religious harmony," he said.

His third commitment, he said, is Tibet which is "complicated".
Source : PTI