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Photos - Long Life Prayers Offered by the People of Spiti

Serkong Rinpoche leading the line of offerings during the Long Life Prayers offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the people of Spiti at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 10, 2025.

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Condolences on the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

Condolences on the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

April 21, 2025

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Leopoldo Girelli, The Apostolic Nuncio to India to express his sadness on learning that His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away. He wrote that he offered prayers and condolences to his spiritual brothers, sisters and to his followers around the world. “His Holiness Pope Francis dedicated himself to the service of others.”

People from Spiti Offer Prayers for His Holiness’s Long-Life

People from Spiti Offer Prayers for His Holiness’s Long-Life

April 10, 2025

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from the gate to his residence through the courtyard to the veranda below the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple. Serkhong Rinpoché, who was born in Spiti, led the way, incense in hand. His Holiness stopped to bless the various objects, malas, bottles of water, sacred images and so forth, laid out for the purpose on several tables.

Offering of Long Life Prayers by the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition

Offering of Long Life Prayers by the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition

April 2, 2025

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - It was a bright morning today as His Holiness the Dalai Lama was greeted at the gate to his residence by Ven Thuksey Rinpoché and others. He then drove in a golf cart to the foot of the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple. The aisle up the middle of the courtyard was lined by monks and nuns who greeted him. His Holiness was escorted by monks playing horns and carrying a ceremonial umbrella.

Expressing Sadness About Myanmar Earthquake

Expressing Sadness About Myanmar Earthquake

March 29, 2025

Thekchen Choling, Dharamshala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his sadness about the devastating earthquake that has struck Myanmar leading to the loss of so many precious lives while many others have been injured. “I offer my condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones and pray for all those in Myanmar and neighbouring countries such as Thailand who have been affected by this tragedy,” he wrote.

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Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India

May 7, 2025

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Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India

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Birthday Celebration & Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India

June 30, 2025

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Day of Miracles Teaching - 2025

Day of Miracles Teaching - 2025

March 14, 2025

Spirituality in Daily Life
Spirituality in Daily Life

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Dalai Lama Meets Elderly & Differently-Abled Tibetans in Bylakuppe
Dalai Lama Meets Elderly & Differently-Abled Tibetans in Bylakuppe

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Peace Through Dialogue - Addressing Conflicts Without Violence
Peace Through Dialogue - Addressing Conflicts Without Violence

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The Key to Happiness
The Key to Happiness

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Long Life Prayers Offered by the People of Spiti

April 10, 2025

Long Life Prayers Offered by the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition
Long Life Prayers Offered by the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition

April 2, 2025

Gold Mercury Award for Peace Presented to His Holiness
Gold Mercury Award for Peace Presented to His Holiness

March 31, 2025

Long Life Prayers Offered to His Holiness by Nechung Monastery
Long Life Prayers Offered to His Holiness by Nechung Monastery

March 24, 2025

Day of Miracles Teaching in Dharamsala
Day of Miracles Teaching in Dharamsala

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