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The Dalai Lama’s Kiss Video Forces The Tibetan Leader To Issue Public Apology
The Dalai Lama’s video kissing the boy could be a turning point for the worse for the spiritual leader. After the video circulated online and social media made his holiness issue a public apology following the incident.
You can also find his statement on the Dalai Lama’s website.
According to the Associated Press (AP), this incident took place in February at the Tsyglagkhang Temple in Dharamsala. It is where the leader is currently exiled. Compared to the short clip that has been edited to emphasize the “kissing” and “suck my tongue”, the boy prior to the interaction asked if he could hug the Dalai Lama.
The video clip has triggered a massive backlash and uproar. Social media users have characterized the behavior as inappropriate…
