It seems like a bit of Chinese info op, not unsurprising given that undermining the authority of the Dalai Lama brings them another step closer to control of Tibet through state religion.
Yeah, it is taken out of context. It’s a very common joke in Tibet. Grandfathers will ask their grandchildren to kiss their forehead, then their lips, and then they will say since they have nothing left to give, they will give their tongue. Which is absurd since French kissing isn’t a thing there. It’s supposed to be funny.
snoort-123 says
Everything in the news is defending it. That is out of context. Gross ass pedos.
RyansBooze says
All religions are the same. All priests are paedos.
IvanStarokapustin says
He should never have said he regrets the incident.
Just tell people I’m the Dalai Lama, bitches, I’m getting reincarnated and will be sucking tongues when you’re all dead.
Throwaway08080909070 says
It seems like a bit of Chinese info op, not unsurprising given that undermining the authority of the Dalai Lama brings them another step closer to control of Tibet through state religion.
restore_democracy says
What’s the context where asking a child to suck your tongue is ok?
Working_Ad_4650 says
Oh, you nean we weren’t suppised to see it.
I_Never_Lie_II says
There’s no context that doesn’t make him a sexual predator.
PlotinusTheWise says
Yeah, it is taken out of context. It’s a very common joke in Tibet. Grandfathers will ask their grandchildren to kiss their forehead, then their lips, and then they will say since they have nothing left to give, they will give their tongue. Which is absurd since French kissing isn’t a thing there. It’s supposed to be funny.
Interesting-Dream863 says
Well he ain’t the grandpa of that kid is he?
60 years living outside of Tibet, travelling the world, and still doesn’t catch up to other customs.