The Dalai Lama issued an apology on Monday after a video of him kissing a child on the lips at a Buddhist event went viral, sparking widespread criticism and debate online.
In an official statement, the spiritual leader’s office said: “The Dalai Lama often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way. A video clip has been circulating that shows a recent meeting when a young boy asked His Holiness the Dalai Lama if he could give him a hug.”
