New Delhi, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated Hon. Nancy Pelosi on her re-election as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He reiterated his belief that the United States is the leading nation of the free world and his confidence that in her role as the Speaker, she would help to lead during these difficult times.
Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - The concluding event of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit to Bodhgaya was an elaborate Long-life Ceremony offered to him this morning. There were three major sponsors—the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Namgyal Monastery and the Shelkar Ngashap.
Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - As is customary, this morning, as His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Gaden Phelgyeling Monastery for the teaching ground, three Lamas led the way. They wore their yellow Dharma robes and carried incense in their hands.
Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Gaden Phelgyeling Monastery under a cloudless sky this morning for the short walk to the Kalachakra Ground. As usual he waved to the crowd, saluted the images of enlightenment and greeted the Lamas.
Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - The sun shone low over the Mahabodhi Temple this morning as His Holiness the Dalai Lama left early to walk to the Kalachakra Ground. He smiled and waved to the few people waiting to see him on the road and inside the ground.
Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - There was a chill in the air yet the sky was bright as His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from Gaden Phelgyeling Monastery to the Kalachakra Ground this morning.
Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - Leaving his quarters on top of Gaden Phelgyeling Monastery this morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited the Monastery Temple.
