The spiritual leader of Buddhism
The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, apologized Monday after he kissed a child on the mouth during an event in India and later asked him to «suck» his tongue. (SOURCE: EUROPA PRESS)
The event took place in February
The event took place in February, but it was not until now that it has been widely disseminated on social networks.
The moment has gone viral
In it, the Dalai Lama, 83 years old, jokingly pulls the child, who at first asks for a hug from the religious leader, whom he initially kisses on the cheek.
First a kiss on the face
The Dalai Lama then points to his lips and, after the kiss on the mouth, sticks out his tongue and asks him to suck it, although the boy only moves his head closer and this last contact does not take place.
Has asked for forgiveness
«His Holiness wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as to his many friends around the world, for the pain his words may have caused.»
He has apologized to the child and his family members.
This was stated by the Dalai Lama’s office in a statement released Monday.
A behavior far from normal
The office defends that he sometimes acts «innocently» and «playfully», «even in public and in front of cameras». Nevertheless, it «regrets the incident».
