A Ladakhi traditional drummer waiting for His Holiness the Dalai Lama to arrive at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he arrives at the Shewatsel Teacheing Ground Pavilion in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young monks eating traditional rice served to those attending the second day of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teachings at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama performing preparatory rituals for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Umbrellas protecting the crowd from rain as His Holiness the Dalai Lama performs preparatory rituals for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to the crowd on the second day of his teachings at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks trying to cover themselves against the rain as His Holiness the Dalai Lama confers the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the crowd during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakh Buddhist Association President Thubstan Tsewang throwing a ritual tooth stick during the Avalokitesvara Empowerment conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama words being translated into Ladakhi by Dr. Lobzang Tsewang during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A policewoman helping to tie a ritual protection cord around the arm of a Ladahki women attending the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama conferring the Avalokitesvara Empowerment on the second day of teachings at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience wearing ritual blindfolds during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Assistant monks covering the mandala house during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of some of the crowd of over 65,000 protecting themselves against the rain as they attend the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A monk making a ritual offering of incense as His Holiness the Dalai Lama confers the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakhi women in traditional dress wearing a ritual blindfolds during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Assistant monks helping His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he confers the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A monk carrying ritual offerings as part of the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying some Ladakhi biscuits during a tea break at the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd at the conclusion of the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd hoping to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he departs from the Shewatsel Teaching Ground pavilion at the conclusion of the Avalokitesvara Empowerment in Leh, Ladkah UT, India on July 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
