A controversial incident has left the world speechless after viral footage showed the Dalai Lama kissing a boy on the lips and asking him to suck his tongue.

Sources from local media outlets revealed how the spiritual leader was under fire after his recent trip from India went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Many were shocked and infuriated at how disgusting and shocking the incident was while others were in a state of absolute disbelief. They called him out for the awkward incident. And only when the video resurfaced online did a statement of apology come directly from his office.

The leader revealed how sorry he was for the act and also wanted to apologize to those whose sentiments he may have hurt. But that was just not good enough for some people who found it beyond acceptable.

The bizarre infection was all filmed on a part of a video that was reportedly held at a charity event in India. And as expected, it has sparked major backlash and outcry around the world.

In the video, the boy asks the leader in a genuine tone, May I Hug You? And the leader says, ‘Okay come. And he kisses him on the lips and asks him to such his tongue, leaving netizens baffled and shocked.

First, the leader asks him to kiss the cheeks while pointing to them. After that, he asks him to kiss him on the lips, after pointing to it. And before you know it, the young boy tries to walk away. But the leader pulls out his tongue, points to it, and asks him to suck on it.

But some hardcore supporters of the leader claim there is nothing wrong with the actions and behavior and it was all done with a joking intention with no form of harm or evil intended. What do you think?