His Holiness the Dalai Lama passing in front of Drepung Loseling Monastery on his way to the Drepung Loseling debate ground to attend the final session of the annual Winter Debate in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama riding in a golf cart to the Drepung Loseling debate ground to attend the final session of the annual Winter Debate in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drepung Loseling Abbot Yeshi Lhundup waiting to greet His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the Drepung Loseling debate ground to attend the final session of the Winter Debate in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A crowd of over 11,000, including 7,000 monks watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the Drepung Loseling debate ground to attend the final session of the annual Winter Debate in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a butter lamp on his arrival at the Drepung Loseloing debate ground to attend the final session of the annual Winter Debate in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drepung Loseling Abbot Yeshi Lhundup presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the Drepung Loseling debate ground to attend the final session of the annual Winter Debate in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A view from behind the questioners during the final session of the Winter Debate attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Senior monks joining in the debate during the final session of the Winter Debate attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the debates during the final session of the Winter Debate at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama attending the final session of the Winter Debate at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A senior monk joining in the debate during the final session of the Winter Debate attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Geshe Palden Drakpa joining in the debate during the final session of the Winter Debate attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
The debaters defending their positions listening listening Geshe Palden Drakpa adding to the debate in progress during the final session of the Winter Debate attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the debates during the final session of the Winter Debate at Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Student monks energetically debating during the final session of the Winter Debate attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing after attending the final session of the Winter Debate at Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drepung Loseling Abbot Yeshi Lhundup watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs after attending the final session of the Winter Debate at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he departs departs after attending the final session of the Winter Debate at the Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community who sat outside the full Drepung Loseling debate ground watch as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs after attending the final session of the Winter Debate in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
