His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard to attend celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) organized by the people of Dhomey Province in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama exchanging greetings with Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche as he arrives to attend celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Ezekiel Isaac Malekar, head of the Jewish community in New Delhi on his arrival at the dias at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard before the start celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Swami Chidanand Saraswati before the start celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Kirti Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Sikyong Penpa Tsering and Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche presenting a symbolic insignia recognizing His Holinesss the Dalai Lama as The Peerless Teacher of the 21st Century” during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's sister Jetsun Pema paying her respects after presenting a mandala offering at the start of celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience joining in the recitation of Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) organized by the people of Dhomey Province in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling as he watches the proceedings during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Representatives of the organizing committee holding offerings parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing Thangka paintings entilted “Multitude of Meaningful Deeds” during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Sikyong Penpa Tsering releasing two books during the celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A view of the dias during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Invited guests receiving copies of newly released books during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A birthday cake being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A Tibetan performer singing a birthday song for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A Tibetan artist delivering an exposition during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the performances during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
An artist paying his respects to His Holiness Holiness the Dalai Lama after his performance at celebrations in honor of His Holiness's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Artists representing U-Tsang Province performing at elebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the performances during celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Artists representing Dhotoe Province performing at celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Dancers representing Dhomey Province performing at celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd watching the performances during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing at the conclusion of celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the gathering watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama returns to his residence at the conclusion of celebrations in honor of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 30, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor