He Dalai Lama attended this Friday Global Buddhist Summitwhich took place in New Delhi in the presence of spiritual leaders and scholars, in his first public appearance since the scandal caused by the video in which he asked the child to “suck” his tongue.

Lhamo Dhondup, the birth name of the top Tibetan Buddhist leader, arrived at the event accompanied by several members of his team who cheered him on as the 87-year-old priest returned the greetings from the participants and other leaders.

The Dalai Lama is here to offer his reflections on spiritualityas well as to discuss the Buddhist response to the environment, the preservation of the Nalanda tradition, the legendary Buddhist university and world peace.

“We do not believe naively and do not pursue a projection that we experience through our perception,” the Nobel Peace Prize winner told the audience.

If we manage to avoid this, “it will free us from intense craving and attachment. The aspiration is eliminated not simply because you want it to disappear, but due to the understanding of the nature of reality,” continued the Tibetan, giving instructions on the search for spiritual elevation.

According to the Dalai Lama, “When you are able to eliminate thirst, the mind becomes pure, and this purity of mind is nirvana, nirvana is a state of mind“.

So far, one of the most popular leaders in the world, the monastic has come under scrutiny since more than a week ago, a video began circulating on social media showing how kissed the boy on the lips to immediately ask if he can “suck” the tongue, during a public act and in the presence of other adults.