The Dalai Lama responds to a question from Leonardo Boff about what is the best religion by saying the best religion is the one that makes you a better person and brings you closer to God. When asked what makes a better person, the Dalai Lama says compassion, wisdom, detachment, love, humanitarianism, ethics, and responsibility. He tells Leonardo that he is not interested in his religion, but in how he behaves and the positive impact of his actions and thoughts on others.