Very interesting thread. I got from the statement that the Dalai Lama was asking for tolerance and the temperence against religious zeal and fanaticism. The word "douse" doesn't mean to me by fire but maybe by water. But as was stated:
"Buddhism, Hinduism and other non-aggressive religions have to unite to douse Islam ... an aggressive religion." was not stated by the Dalai Lama but the Secretary of the Hindu Council. It seems as though these two statements were strategically and contextually placed to make a point about the Dalai Lama which might be erroneous. Even CNN can do stuff like this.

Frank