Epstein Files: The office of the Dalai Lama has issued a clear and unequivocal denial after the Tibetan spiritual leader’s name surfaced in recently unsealed US Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein. In an official statement released from Dharamsala on February 8, 2026, the office said His Holiness has never met Epstein nor authorized any meeting or interaction on his behalf.
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The clarification came amid heightened media attention and widespread social media speculation following the public release of court documents.
Addressing Speculation and Online Claims
According to the statement, references linking the Dalai Lama to Epstein are being misinterpreted and taken out of context. The office emphasised that no personal, professional, or indirect relationship ever existed between the two.
Officials said the response was necessary to counter “misleading narratives” circulating online, which risked creating false impressions without a factual basis.
Why the Dalai Lama’s Name Appeared in the Files
Reports indicate that the Dalai Lama’s name appeared multiple times across thousands of pages of documents. However, the mentions were largely traced to secondary references, including personal emails dating back to 2012 and indexes of unrelated publications.
Some documents reportedly referenced possible overlaps in public events or academic discussions, but no evidence suggested meetings, correspondence, or any form of association. The Dalai Lama’s office categorically rejected attempts to draw connections from these incidental mentions.
Broader Context of the Epstein Document Release
The latest batch of Epstein-related files includes names of numerous global figures, ranging from political leaders to business executives and public personalities. Legal experts have repeatedly cautioned that the appearance of a name in the documents does not imply wrongdoing or involvement.
In the Dalai Lama’s case, no allegation of misconduct has been made, and no investigative agency has linked him to Epstein in any capacity.
