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Child rights and abuse allegations

The incident sparked allegations of abuse and raised questions about the ethics of an elderly leader physically holding and kissing a child, with some commentators calling for an investigation.

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Feb 4, 2026

Dalai Lama kiss boy and ask boy to suck his tongue

Video footage from a February event in shows kissing a young boy on the lips, pressing foreheads together, sticking out his tongue and saying “and suck my tongue,” prompting widespread outrage after i...