The Dalai Lama recently went viral on social media after a video showed him kissing a child. The scandal surrounding him worsened when another viral video showed the Tibetan religious leader touching singer Lady Gaga in what many considered inappropriate.
A Tibetan government official has since defended the religious leader’s strange behavior with the child, saying his actions were “innocent.” Tsering, the official, said the Dalai Lama had always followed the life of “a Buddhist monk,” including celibacy. The Dalai Lama posted an apology on Twitter after the controversy, saying he regretted his actions.
Read on to learn more.
Dalai Lama Seen Touching Lady Gaga In Resurfaced Video
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A 2016 video recently went viral showing the Tibetan religious leader, the Dalai Lama, touching singer and actress Lady Gaga on her leg. The incident happened when the two figures attended a mercy conference in Indiana. The meeting aims to provide support to victims who are experiencing physical and psychological problems.
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The roughly 17-second video shows the Dalai Lama ignoring the speaker to stare at Gaga’s feet. He was then seen touching the singer’s leg with his hand, and when he tried to touch the other leg, Gaga grabbed his hand and moved him away. The video has gone viral on social media, with many condemning the Dalai Lama’s actions.
The Dalai Lama Asks a Boy to Suck His Tongue
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The video of the Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga emerged following the latest controversy involving the religious leader. Tibetan leader video at a youth charity event with the M3M Foundation in India recently trended on social media.
The clip shows the Dalai Lama asking a child to kiss him and suck his tongue. He was giving a speech when the boy came to bow, prompting the leader to invite the boy to his table. He then hugged the boy, kissed him on the mouth, and asked him to “suck” his tongue.
The video recently surfaced on Twitter and immediately sparked outrage over the “immoral behavior” of the religious leader. Many stated that requests and kisses on the lips were very wrong for someone of the Dalai Lama’s position and influence and criticized him fiercely.
A Tibetan Official Defends the Dalai Lama
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After a video of the Dalai Lama and the child went viral, a Tibetan official said the religious leader’s actions were “innocent.” Penpa Tsering, the official, is now the head of the Tibetan government in exile and, obeys CNNspoke to reports while attending an event in New Delhi.
Tsering claimed that social media “misinterpreted” the actions of the Dalai Lama, who had no strange intentions towards the child. He said, “He always lived in purity, like a Buddhist monk, including celibacy. His years of spiritual training had transcended sensual pleasures.
Tsering also noted that the outrage over the video has gotten so bad that the Dalai Lama “is now being labeled with all kinds of names.” He shared that the extreme criticism has also “hurt” those who follow the Dalai Lama and see him as an inspirational figure.
He Issued An Apology Statement On Twitter
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On Monday, the Dalai Lama posted a statement of apology on Twitter, saying his actions were “innocent.” The Nobel peace laureate wrote, “A video clip has gone viral showing a recent encounter when a boy asked His Holiness the Dalai Lama if he could hug him.”
He continued, “Your Majesty would like to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends around the world, because his words may have hurt. He often teases people he meets innocently and playfully, even in public and in front of the camera. He regretted the incident.”
During his conversation with reporters, Tsering also hinted that the video was shared online and the subsequent response was planned. He claimed that “pro-Chinese sources” had fueled the entire controversy and said, “The political angle of this incident cannot be ignored.”
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