His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the public gathered at the gate of his residence hoping to get a glimpse as he walks to the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama comforting an elderly woman as he walks from his residence to the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama paying his respects to a statue of Avalokiteshvira in the temple adjacent to the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama fondly greeting an young girl as he arrives at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A member of the crowd paying respects before taking her seat at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama undertaking preparatory rituals for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
School children taking cover as rain falls as His Holiness the Dalai Lama prepares for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama sprinkling blessed water on ritual cords during his preparation for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience protecting themselves from the sun as His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Kasha Monastery throwing a ritual tooth stick during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama giving the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment from the pavilion at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd wearing ritual blindfolds during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama gesturing as he addresses the crowd at the conclusion of the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A volunteer looking after pots of tea to be served to the crowd during the Long-Life offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the teaching ground in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
At the conclusion of the Long-Life Offering leaders of the Buddhist and Muslim communities gather for a group photo with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying some khabsey, a traditional treat, at the conclusion of the Long-Live Offering in Padum, Zanskar, J&K, India on July 23, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
