His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the Main Tibetan Temple for the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub, a recitation of Om mani padme hung held during Saga Dawa, the fourth Tibetan month honoring the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A statue of Avalokiteshvara at the center of the mandala displayed at the Main Tibetan Temple during Mani Dhungdrub, a recitation of Om mani padme hung held during Saga Dawa, the fourth Tibetan month honoring the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting the Abbot of Zongkar Choede Monastery as he arrives for the pening session of Mani Dhundrub, a recitation of Om mani padme hung held during Saga Dawa, the fourth Tibetan month honoring the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama attending the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community attending the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks reciting from the text during the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama performing rituals during the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view inside the Main Tibetan Temple during the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Namgyal Monastery Geshe Lobsang Samten leading the prayers during the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining the recitations during the opening session of Main Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks leading the prayers during the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama performing rituals during the he opening session of Main Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience following the prayers during the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making ritual hand gestures during the prayers of the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view inside the Main Tibetan Temple during the opening session of Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A member of the congregation holding a main wheel, joining in recitations during the Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The special altar of Avalokiteshvara for the Mani pills preparation next to the standing Jowo Wati Sangpo Chenrezig statue displayed during the Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the congregation following the prayers during the Mani Dhungdrub attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving as he departs at the conclusion of the first session of Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing after attending the first session of Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the congregation as he departs after attending the first session of Mani Dhungdrub at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
