The Dalai Lama has apologised for controversial comments about the possibility of a woman succeeding him.
Speaking to the BBC last month, the Tibetan spiritual leader said that any future female Dalai Lama should be "attractive".
But a statement from his office apologised for his words, suggesting he had been joking.
The statement says he is deeply sorry that people have been hurt by what he said and offers his sincere apologies.
[Source:BBC]
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