Dalai Lama

[wolf63]

This is a bit of a surprise, I have always respected this guy.

https://www.dalailama.com/news/2023/statement-by-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama

[andy-hughes]

That could be a mixture of people believing that his Holiness is being mischievous, and others releasing tension because they are uncomfortable with what he is saying.

Only he knows what he meant, he appears to acknowledge that his comments were inappropriate, and he has apologised.

[roadman]

very uncomfortable watching

[roadman]

andy hughes the dali lama is not sheltered how on earth could he be the number of people he has met and places he has been and he has to be knowledgable on all topics why would he be sheltered

[naomi24]

Very famous people, especially those of high social standing, are often indulged in their idiosyncrasies. The Late Duke of Edinburgh was one. Had anyone else said some of the things he said, it would have provoked outrage - and often justified outrage. Instead it was him - so everyone laughed to order. A bit like the late queen when she remembered at the eleventh hour that Paul Burrell had told her he had some of Diana's jewellery for safekeeping - thereby preventing him from facing trial. No one said 'Dotty old dame, why didn't she think of it earlier? We all just said, 'Oh well, that's alright then'.

I would have worried more about this incident had it taken place off camera and without an audience. As it is, I think he was just being silly.

[Tilly2]

I agree with Naomi. I think it was him being silly.

[andy-hughes]

That adds to my point, that I was not 'defending' his Holiness, or 'backing a wrong horse', simply seeing what appears to have gone on, for what it appears to be.

[douglas9401]

Did you know that Dalai Lama translates as 'I'll have the last word'?

[andy-hughes]

douglas - // Did you know that Dalai Lama translates as 'I'll have the last word'? //

No I didn't know that.

But then, I wouldn't - because it doesn't.

It means 'great master'.

[andy-hughes]

roadman - // andy hughes the dali lama is not sheltered how on earth could he be the number of people he has met and places he has been and he has to be knowledgable on all topics why would he be sheltered //

I refer you to my post at 22:08 yesterday, where I explain why I believe that his Holiness is sheltered.

[1ozzy]

//Why don't you run along and annoy someone else, I'm busy.//
Busy spouting *** Andy?
That seems normal for you.

[andy-hughes]

Not too busy to report you 1ozzy.

[1ozzy]

LOL, go for it precious

[piggynose]

this video shows the whole story, and it hasnt been edited!

[10ClarionSt]

The D of E certainly did have his idiosyncrasies. One of them was him being a big fan of Bernard Manning, who performed many private concerts for him. Not many people know that, yer know!

[douglas9401]

I'm sure you're right but I can't seem to find any info on it.

[Ken4155]

The full video does throw a different light on it. Still a tad weird, IMMHO, of course.

[royfromaus]

The full video is even creepier

[andy-hughes]

roy - // The full video is even creepier //

I can't agree.

The general consensus is that His Holiness is a playful man, with the innocence of a child, and he behaves accordingly.

His gestures of physical affection appear common to anyone and everyone he meets, and I am even more convinced that his mention of the boy 'sucking his tongue' was in the spirit of that playful nature, and he meant no harm or offence by it.

Having been advised that some offence has been created, His Holiness was quick to apologise.

I think we should draw a line there.

[royfromaus]

Ah, well if you think we should draw a line...

I'll carry on drawing anything but a line. Jackson was also know for his 'playful nature' with kids, it doesn't make it ok.

[andy-hughes]

Roy - if you are trying to draw comparisons between the Dalai Llama and Michael Jackpn, you are reaching beyond the bounds of reasonable argument to shore up your position