This archive report was first published on 2 July 2019.
On July 2, 2019, the Dalai Lama's office issued a statement apologizing for his comments on women in a recent BBC interview.
The Dalai Lama's office stated that he was 'deeply sorry' for his comments, which suggested that if his reincarnation were a woman, she should be attractive.
He offered his sincere apologies to those who were hurt by his words, saying he genuinely meant no offense.
