Dalai Lama Kisses Young Boy And Asks Him To Suck His Tongue, Sparking Outrage
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, is under fire for asking a young boy to suck his tongue in a public setting. He has since expressed regret, but many are refusing to accept his apology.
Born Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama is considered the successor in a line of tulkus who are believed to be incarnations of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He lives as a refugee in Dharamsala, India and is thought to be a uniting figure for Tibet. The Dalai Lama, 87, is a spiritual leader revered by many people all over the world, even if they aren't Buddhist. He has a rigorous daily routine that includes an early rise (3 a.m.), a few hours of meditation and prayers, and studying. Although many look to him for spiritual guidance, he has recently upset many with his actions towards a young boy in northern India.