The Dalai Lama’s office has refuted claims of any connection between the Tibetan spiritual leader and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Reports citing US Department of Justice documents alleged the Dalai Lama’s name appeared in the Epstein files multiple times. The office clarified that the Dalai Lama never met Epstein or authorized any interaction with him.
Some reports suggested the Dalai Lama’s name appeared in personal emails and in a book index related to Epstein. Following these claims, the Dalai Lama’s office issued a statement rejecting any alleged association. The office emphasized that there has been no meeting or interaction between the Dalai Lama and Epstein.
The controversy arose after journalist Michael Wolff mentioned the Dalai Lama’s presence at gatherings hosted by Epstein. Wolff speculated that the spiritual leader’s attendance might have been linked to fundraising activities. The Dalai Lama’s office had not responded to queries about donations or associations with Epstein at that time.
The US Department of Justice recently released a vast collection of records related to Epstein, including millions of files and videos. These documents reportedly mention various influential figures from different sectors. Names like Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk are among those referenced in the released files.
