A controversial video has been circulating on social media, where the Dalai Lama can be seen kissing a minor boy on his lips and then asking the boy to “suck his tongue.” It all happened in Dharamshala, India, where the globally acclaimed Tibetan spiritual leader lives.In the video, a young boy approached the microphone with a request to hug the 87-year-old spiritual leader. The Dalai Lama then responded with a gentle nod and invited the boy up on stage. After a warm hug and a peck on the cheek, the boy looked content, but the Tibetan Buddhist leader had a surprise for him. He clasped the boy’s arm and gestured towards his lips, saying,“Then I think fine here also.”Vinod Kapri@vinodkapriNot done ! JUST NOT DONE @DalaiLama !!724107Not done ! JUST NOT DONE @DalaiLama !! https://t.co/Ohk9oHFXVqAfter the boy poked out his tongue, the audience clapped and cheered, which sparked outrage amongst the netizens. Since the footage has spread on social media, many have been commenting that such gestures are inappropriate, while others have mentioned how the young boy seems too uncomfortable.One social media user took to Twitter and labeled the act “triggering.”Paushali Sahu 🎶@PaushaliSahu@isaifpatel So triggering!77@isaifpatel So triggering!The Dalai Lama, also known as Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is believed to be an incarnation of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.Controversy arises on social media as the Dalai Lama invites a boy to "suck his tongue" in viral videoTenzin Gyatso, a spiritual leader revered by many, has recently stirred up controversy on social media after a video of him inviting a young boy to “suck his tongue” during a public appearance went viral. Many are infuriated to see someone of his stature behave in such a way and have taken to social media to voice their concerns.The incident sparked widespread outrage among internet users, who were appalled and disgusted by the perpetrator’s actions, describing them as “creepy,” “repulsive,” and “disturbing.” Some have also commented that the audience is laughing and cheering for the leader instead of protesting.Here is how social media users have reacted to the viral video:THE SKIN DOCTOR@theskindoctor13@ANI Asking a young boy to "suck my tongue" is so inappropriate that accountability cannot be denied even if intention wasn't wrong. Dalai Lama has lost whatever goodwill he had earned in his life with this one particular action.617117@ANI Asking a young boy to "suck my tongue" is so inappropriate that accountability cannot be denied even if intention wasn't wrong. Dalai Lama has lost whatever goodwill he had earned in his life with this one particular action.https://t.co/wsMOjhqV6S𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙇𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙉𝙀@RisemelbourneThe Dalai Lama kissing a child...I find this highly disturbing, especially the crowd laughing, it's bordering on Absolutely Insane 🧐35097The Dalai Lama kissing a child...I find this highly disturbing, especially the crowd laughing, it's bordering on Absolutely Insane 🔥 🧐 https://t.co/KptMTunmHMAngelo Giuliano 🇮🇹 🇨🇭/ living in 🇨🇳@Angelo4justice3To the Unconditional lovers of Dalai-lama.....Special opportunity to send your kids to special private session with divinity Dalai Lama.He can do in public what Western elites do in private with kids, just and extension of decadence LGBTQ...just add P.16151To the Unconditional lovers of Dalai-lama.....Special opportunity to send your kids to special private session with divinity Dalai Lama.He can do in public what Western elites do in private with kids, just and extension of decadence LGBTQ...just add P. https://t.co/DMZXB3kmK8Bushra Shaikh@Bushra1Shaikh"Suck my tongue" says Dalai Lama to young boy. Astagfirullah Astagfirullah What the actual is this?! Idc who he is. Touching my child like that I'd have landed on that table Sick sick sick. Save our kids from these sickos !18631"Suck my tongue" says Dalai Lama to young boy. Astagfirullah Astagfirullah What the actual 😳 is this?! Idc who he is. Touching my child like that I'd have landed on that table 😡Sick sick sick. Save our kids from these sickos ! https://t.co/8KgMs17mGqRosy@rose_k01Disgusting! Dalai Lama asking a minor boy to Sцск his tongue!! This is UNACCEPTABLE 🤢 #DalaiLama5219Disgusting! Dalai Lama asking a minor boy to Sцск his tongue!! This is UNACCEPTABLE 😡🤢 #DalaiLama https://t.co/R73kGnXlawGone Girl ✨@gonegirlisbackSeriously Dalai Lama???This is more than disgusting !!!469Seriously 😳 Dalai Lama???This is more than disgusting !!!https://t.co/Nfzq3WkvjlSaif@isaifpatelTrigger warning: PedophiliaDalai Lama calls up a minor boy, kisses him on lips, asks for a tongue kiss as well. Also, notice where he takes the boy’s hand. This is disgusting and appears to be a case of child molestation.47163059Trigger warning: PedophiliaDalai Lama calls up a minor boy, kisses him on lips, asks for a tongue kiss as well. Also, notice where he takes the boy’s hand. This is disgusting and appears to be a case of child molestation.https://t.co/3O8nEabwiKStew Peters@realstewpetersWhy is the Dalai Lama fondling this young boy and asking him to “suck his tongue”?2496948Why is the Dalai Lama fondling this young boy and asking him to “suck his tongue”? https://t.co/cZWHfbgTAdRafael Goldstone@RafaelGoldstoneBREAKING:Disgusting video emerges of Dalai Lama kissing little boy on the mouth and asking him to "suck his tongue".These insidious false prophets are being exposed.1402311🚨BREAKING:Disgusting video emerges of Dalai Lama kissing little boy on the mouth and asking him to "suck his tongue".These insidious false prophets are being exposed. https://t.co/ua5FNnTMRdJoost Broekers@JoostBroekersSo the Dalai Lama is kissing an Indian boy at a Buddhist event and even tries to touch his tongue.He actually says "suck my tongue" Now why would he do that?🤔37011317So the Dalai Lama is kissing an Indian boy at a Buddhist event and even tries to touch his tongue.He actually says "suck my tongue" Now why would he do that?🤔 https://t.co/4GJMJZtRCj“His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way”: The Dalai Lama apologizes for the viral videoAfter a major backlash, the Dalai Lama’s official Twitter account posted an apology, stating how the spiritual leader often “tease” the people in “innocent and playful ways.” Claiming how he regretted the incident, the message read:Dalai Lama@DalaiLama1960386https://t.co/vlmUbI4vqzThis is not the first time that the spiritual leader has found himself in a controversy. In 2019, he was under fire for claiming that if his successor were a woman, she would have to be “attractive.” He said:“If a female Dalai Lama comes, she should be more attractive.”The comments were made during an interview with a British broadcaster. At the time, too, social media was infuriated by the comments made by the Tibetan Buddhist leader.Not only this, he even passed a few comments on Europe and Africans migrating to the continent and talked about the increasing number of African refugees entering Europe. He suggested that Europe should be preserved for Europeans.Global Grind@GlobalGrindDalai Lama: Europe Could Become 'Muslim or African'The Dalai Lama is once again gaining attention for his political opinions. SIGH. 🙄Thoughts??2Dalai Lama: Europe Could Become 'Muslim or African'The Dalai Lama is once again gaining attention for his political opinions. SIGH. 🙄Thoughts?? https://t.co/ouiqaWEBjdExpressing disbelief that the entire continent would eventually become either a Muslim or an African country, he argued in favor of maintaining Europe’s identity by keeping it for Europeans. This, too, sparked a lot of outrage on social media against the religious leader.Regarding the current controversy, social media users are slamming the spiritual leader even after the apology, as many claimed that the video was not “innocent” in any way.