sujanks, I couldn't have said better!  An analysis that deserves the highest commendations.  BTW, I follow the Kagyu (the black hats) school of thought but I still love and Respect the Dalai Lama and the Gelugpas.  He is after all a man of religion who has chosen a path to serving his country-men...And if he receives accolades along the way for his own compassion and dedication towards humanity, then it should be seen as good thing as that would help others like him (non-Buddhists) continue on their efforts for global harmony knowing that their efforts would not go unnoticed.