SHIMLA/ NEW DELHI: The Dalai Lama on Monday apologised to a boy, his family and friends for the “hurt his words may have caused” after a video clip purportedly showing the Tibetan spiritual head asking him to “suck” his tongue sparked a row.
In the video, he also asked the child “to look at those good human beings who create peace, and happiness and not follow those who kill other people”. In a statement, his office said, “A clip has been circulating that shows a recent meeting when a boy asked His Holiness if he could give him a hug. His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident. ”
However, his gesture was criticised by some child rights activists who said such actions cannot be “playful”.
In the video, he also asked the child “to look at those good human beings who create peace, and happiness and not follow those who kill other people”. In a statement, his office said, “A clip has been circulating that shows a recent meeting when a boy asked His Holiness if he could give him a hug. His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident. ”
However, his gesture was criticised by some child rights activists who said such actions cannot be “playful”.
