The Dalai Lama Apologizes After Controversial Video Surfaces: “Suck My Tongue” Comment Sparks Outrage
The Dalai Lama, the revered spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, has issued an apology after a controversial video surfaced online. In the video, which has since gone viral, the Dalai Lama can be heard asking a young boy to “suck my tongue” during a public event.
The incident, which occurred on 10 April 2023, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. The Dalai Lama’s Twitter account, which has over 19 million followers, issued a statement in response to the incident, apologizing to the boy and his family, as well as his friends around the world, for any hurt caused by his words.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) April 10, 2023
The statement explained that the Dalai Lama often teases people in a playful way, even in public, and that he regrets the incident. However, many people have criticized the spiritual leader’s behavior, with some calling for him to resign from his position.
The video, which has over 1 million views on Twitter, also shows the Dalai Lama apparently kissing the boy on the lips. While the audience can be heard clapping and laughing in the background, the video has sparked a heated debate about appropriate behavior, particularly from a spiritual leader who is held in such high regard.
Despite the controversy, the Dalai Lama remains an important figure in the Tibetan community, and has spent his life advocating for cultural and linguistic autonomy in Tibet. He has been living in India since fleeing from Chinese rule in 1959, and is currently based in the town of Dharamshala.
