A video circulating on the Internet about the current Dalai Lama has sparked controversy among Internet users who describe the spiritual leader’s behavior as “disgusting” and “creepy.” After which the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetans, has now offered an apology to the boy in the video and his family. In an official statement, the Buddhist leader said that he regretted the pain that his words may have caused the minor and his family. He further states: “A video has been circulating showing a recent meeting in which a young man asked His Holiness the Dalai Lama if he could give him a hug. His Holiness wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends around the world, for the pain his words may have caused.
His Holiness often makes fun of people he meets in an innocent and playful manner, even in public and on camera. He regrets the incident.”
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama)
April 10, 2023
Biography of the 14th Dalai Lama: Birth, Age, Early Life, Background, Documentaries, Awards and More
List of all Dalai Lamas
The main spiritual figure of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” school of Tibetan Buddhism is known by the title “Dalai Lama”, given to him by the Tibetan people. They are also considered the last of a line of tulkus believed to be manifestations of Avalokitevara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. There have been a total of 14 Dalai Lamas to date, read about them below:
|
Qualification |
Name (Life expectancy) |
Original name |
Dalai Lama of |
Dalai Lama until |
|
First Dalai Lama |
Drupa Gedun (1391-1474) |
Pema Dorjee |
N/A |
1474 |
|
Second Dalai Lama |
Gedun Gyatso (1475-1542) |
Sangye Phel |
1492 |
1542 |
|
Third Dalai Lama |
Sonam Gyatso (1543-1588) |
Ranu Sicho |
1578 |
1588 |
|
Fourth Dalai Lama |
Yonten Gyatso (1589-1617) |
N/A |
1601 |
1617 |
|
Fifth Dalai Lama |
Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso (1617-1682) |
Künga Nyingpo |
1642 |
1682 |
|
Sixth Dalai Lama |
Tsangyang Gyatso (1683-1706) |
Sanje Tenzin |
1697 |
1706 |
|
Seventh Dalai Lama |
Kelzang Gyatso (1708-1757) |
N/A |
1720 |
1757 |
|
Eighth Dalai Lama |
Jamphel Gyatso (1758–1804) |
N/A |
1762 |
1804 |
|
Ninth Dalai Lama |
Lungtok Gyatso (1805-1815) |
N/A |
1810 |
March 6, 1815 |
|
10th Dalai Lama |
Tsultrim Gyatso (1816-1837) |
N/A |
1826 |
September 30, 1837 |
|
11th Dalai Lama |
Khedrup Gyatso (1838-1856) |
N/A |
1842 |
January 31, 1856 |
|
12th Dalai Lama |
Trinley Gyatso (1857-1875) |
N/A |
1860 |
April 25, 1875 |
|
13th Dalai Lama |
Thubten Gyatso (1876-1933) |
N/A |
July 31, 1879 |
December 17, 1933 |
|
14th Dalai Lama |
Tenzin Gyatso (born 1935) |
Lhamo Thondup |
February 22, 1940 (de jure) November 17, 1950 (de facto) |
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Ngawang Yeshe Gyatso was the only unrecognized Dalai Lama in history. At the age of 25, Lha-bzang Khan recognized him as the “true” sixth Dalai Lama on June 28, 1707. However, the majority of the public never considered him as such.
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