Monks leading the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade arrives at the Padum Teacning Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade passing through the gate of the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing a model of the proposed Zanskar Monlam Choerton at the Padum Teacning Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama laying the foundation stone for the Zanskar Monlan Choerton at the Padum Teacning Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives at the Kalachakra Temple grounds at attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness by the people of Zanskar in Padum, Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being escorted to the Kalachakra Temple at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling to the crowd as he takes his seat in the Kalachakra Temple at the Padum Teaching Ground at the start of the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness by the people of Zanskar in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking out over the estimated 10,000 people gathered to attend the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant master constructing a mandala offering during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling at the crowd during the Long Life Offering Ceremony by the people of Zanskar at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Zanskar community lined up with offerings during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Former Gyuto Monastery Abbot Lobsang Khedup presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A birthday being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in honor of his 90th birthday during the Long Life Offering Ceremony by the people of Zanskar at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Students huddled under an umbrella to protect against the sun during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks wearing traditional monastic hats from Zanskar holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving a the Tibetan national flag, traditionally the last in line of offerings during the Long Life Offering Ceremony by the people of Zanskar at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Women in traditional dress performing for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony by the people of Zanskar at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the cultural performances during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Women from Zanskar performing traditional song and dance for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Former Karsha Monastery Abbot Kachen Sherab presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation at the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant master and his assistants wearing traditional white scraves presented to them in thanks during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the people of Zanskar at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai lama taking moment of reflection as the Long Life Offering Ceremony comes to a close at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling to the crowd as he prepares to depart from the Kalachakra Temple at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiles to members of the crowd as he departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Padum Teaching Ground in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 23, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
