Members of the organizers leading the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend Long Life Prayers offered by Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, the Chatring Community and the Phari Community in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Tibetan artists performing as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend Long Life Prayers offered by Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, the Chatring Community and the Phari Community in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama riding in a golf cart to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling at the crowd as he makes his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the people gathered below as he makes his way the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking a moment to look at the Kalachakra sand mandala being constructed in the Kalachakra Temple as he makes his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young monks waiting for His Holiness the Dalai Lama to arrive inside the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche making ritual hand gestures as he leads the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in the Long Life Prayers offered to him Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, the Chatring Community and the Phari Community at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking some traditional sweet rice during the tea offering as part of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche performing rituals during the Long Life Prayers offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant master constructing a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayers offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Ven. Zamling Norbu
Members of the organizers lined up holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers offered to him Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, the Chatring Community and the Phari Community at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche making a mandala offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizers parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding offerings during the Long Life Prayers offered by Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, the Chatring Community and the Phari Community at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Ven. Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in the Long Life Prayers offered to him by Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, the Chatring Community and the Phari Community at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation at the end of the Long Life Prayers offered to him by Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, the Chatring Community and the Phari Community at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the audience as he departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks wearing traditional yellow hats reciting Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments leading the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the end of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the end of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to members of the crowd as he returns to his residence at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 7, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
