7 Points to understand the controversy of the Dalai Lama and his kiss with a child
The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has starred in a scene that has caused a stir on social networks. At a public event, he was seen kissing a child and performed other types of acts that have angered millions.
Below we present you point by point, what happened in this unfortunate event.
1. The Dalai Lama caused a scandal by kissing a child
The Buddhist leader, Dalai Lama, starred in a scandal, after kissing a boy who wanted to meet him, in a public ceremony.
The 87-year-old leader shocked the entire world, to the point that many called him an abuser.
2. Initially, the boy had asked for a 'hug' because of the excitement of meeting him
The events occurred in a public ceremony, where a Hindu boy had the opportunity to meet the religious leader.
Excited, the boy asked if he could hug him, to which the religious leader agreed.
3. The Dalai Lama then points to her lips, suggesting a kiss.
After the boy hugged him and kissed his cheek, the leader pointed to his lips.
The boy remained motionless, to which the leader brought his face closer, giving him a kiss.
Laughter was heard among those present, however, the worst was yet to come.
4. Then he stuck out his tongue, suggesting that the boy come closer
After this unfortunate event, the Dalai Lama sticks out his tongue, and makes a gesture that insinuates sucking.
They bring their faces closer again, but the leader seemed to joke with the boy at the last moment.
5. His representatives issued an 'apology' for the incident
The video sparked millions of critics and negative reactions against the leader.
Because of this, his representatives issued an apology:
"His Holiness wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends around the world, for the damage his words have caused."
6. "The Dalai Lama often 'teases' his guests."
The apology justified the religious leader, saying that he was only "joking" with the boy.
“His Holiness he often teases people he meets in an innocent and mischievous way, even in public and on camera. He regrets the incident."
7. The Dalai Lama was heavily criticized, although some justify it as "a form of greeting"
Despite the fact that most of the reactions were negative, there are those who try to justify their actions.
"It is known that in Tibet, people tend to show their tongue as a way of greeting ," the infobae newspaper pointed out.
For Tibetans, sticking out the tongue symbolizes that negative things will never be said about that person. The history of this greeting comes from the existence of the anti-Buddhist emperor Lang Darma who lived in the 9th century, who is said to have had a black tongue. In order to prove to others that they had not been reincarnated as such a divinity, Tibetans show their language in a natural and daily way."
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