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DALAI LAMA July 2

Dalai Lama lays out succession plan, pledging reincarnation as China eyes interference

The Dalai Lama announces succession plans ahead of 90th birthday, hinting the next Tibetan Buddhist leader should be chosen without China's interference.

Asia July 6, 2024

As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him

The 14th and incumbent Dalai Lama, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, is 89 years old, raising questions about his successor and what might come next.

India June 19, 2024

U.S. lawmakers meet with Dalai Lama in India, sparking anger from China

A U.S. congressional delegation, led by Rep. Michael McCaul and including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, met with the Dalai Lama in India; the move sparked anger from China.

DALAI LAMA April 12, 2023

Dalai Lama ripped by Christie Brinkley, Sara Foster for asking a boy to 'suck my tongue': 'Protect our kids'

Several celebrities, including Christie Brinkley, Sara Foster and Cardi B slammed the Dalai Lama after a controversial video involving the spiritual leader went viral.

Media April 10, 2023

Dalai Lama under fire after asking young boy to ‘suck his tongue’ in bizarre viral video: ‘Menace to children’

A bizarre video of the Dalai Lama kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to "suck" his tongue sparks widespread backlash on social media.

DALAI LAMA April 10, 2023

Dalai Lama says he was being ‘innocent and playful’ when asking young boy to ‘suck my tongue’

The Dalai Lama apologized after an interaction with a young boy on Monday, during which many disturbed viewers saw the religious leader ask the boy to "suck my tongue."

DALAI LAMA July 7, 2020

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday with new album, message on climate change, coronavirus pandemic

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 85th birthday Monday with the release of an album of mantras and teachings.

China June 11, 2020

China interference in succession of next Dalai Lama slammed by Sen. Risch

In addition to cracking down on religious freedom for millions of Christians and Uighur Muslims, China is also angering Buddhists around the world for trying to interfere with the succession of the next Dalai Lama.

DALAI LAMA May 29, 2020

Dalai Lama blames George Floyd’s death on ‘discrimination, racism’ during compassion lecture

The Dalai Lama blamed racism and discrimination for the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota, which has sparked riots and demonstrations across the country. 

DALAI LAMA July 2, 2019

Dalai Lama 'deeply sorry' for sexist comments on women

The Dalai Lama is walking back some controversial comments he made about women in a recent interview.