Pasang Lhawang, President of Zanskar Buddhist Association, exchanging greetings with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the helipad in Padum, Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21. 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the helipad on his arrival at Padum, Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21. 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Rakesh Kumar Agmut, IAS, Kargil District Commissioner, on his arrival at the helipad in Padum, Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21. 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Shree Raam, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the helipad in Padum, Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21. 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade making its way from the helipad in Padum to the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery, in Zanskar, Ladkah, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Women in traditional dress line the road to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as his motorcade makes it's way to the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of His Holiness the DalaI Lama's motorcade followed by cars full of local people as he makes his way along the road below on his way to the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zamskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
With the Himalayan mountains in the background, members of the local community waiting to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he makes his way to the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2055 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Local community waiting to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks beating traditional drums as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Sonam Dorjee, Abbot of Karsha Monastery, presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the inauguration of the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying some tea during the inauguration program of the Mega Symposium and the opening of the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks serving tea to special guests at the inauguration program of the Mega Symposium and the opening of the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the assembly hall of the new Phodrang during inauguration ceremonies with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A look down at the assembly hall of the new Phodrang during inauguration ceremonies with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young students giving a presentation of the debate found in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition during the inauguration of the Mega Symposium (Yachos Chenmos) at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying watching the young students debate presentation at the inauguration of the Mega Symposium (Yachos Chenmos) at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery,in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looks on as tWo young students reply to questions during the presentation of debate in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition at the inauguration of the Mega Symposium (Yachos Chenmos) at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Imam of Kargil exchanging greeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the inauguration ceremonies at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery, in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young children listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he addresses the gathering during the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2012 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Several thousand local people watching His Holiness the Dalai Lama on a big screen during the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery, Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A young boy in costume listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he waits to perform with his group at the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejo
A group of young children performing for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A young drummer keeping the beat as his group performs for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Two members of the group of children the performed at the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium returning to their seats after begin blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A group of women performing a traditional song and dance for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the cultural performances during the inauguration ceremony of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the several thousands of local people attending the welcome ceremony for His Holness the Dalai Lama and the inauguration of the Mega Symposium at the new Phodrang at Karsha Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 21, 2025 Photo by Tenzin Choejor
