Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India - This morning, under the scorching Zanskar sun, from which the shade of a ceremonial umbrella protected him, His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from the New Phodrang to the pavilion at the head of the teaching ground. As is his wont,
Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India - Early this morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama flew from Leh to Zanskar. The helicopter followed the Zanskar River through a spectacularly barren landscape of rocky hills occasionally punctuated by small green settlements.
Sumur, Ladakh, J&K, India - For the third day in a row, His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked down from his quarters on top of Samstanling Monastery to the teaching ground below where groups of people had gathered in hope of catching his attention.
Sumur, Nubra Valley, Ladakh, J&K, India - Monks were engaged in vigorous debate when His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the stage at the top of the Samstanling teaching ground today. He saluted the crowd, greeted Lamas and dignitaries as usual and took his seat.
