His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving a traditional welcome as he arrives at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Sera Je Hardong Khangtsen, Tibetan Chamber of Commerce and Lha Ngam Phun sum in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd looking up at the Main Tibetan Temple veranda to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Sera Je Hardong Khangtsen, Tibetan Chamber of Commerce and Lha Ngam Phun sum in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master player cymbals during prayers as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Sera Je Hardong Khangtsen, Tibetan Chamber of Commerce and Lha Ngam Phun sum at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Kwetsang Rinpoche showing the text of the Long Life Prayer to Gaden Tri Rinpoche during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gaden Tri Rinpoche holding a ritual staff during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Sera Je Hardong Khangtsen, Tibetan Chamber of Commerce and Lha Ngam Phun sum at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding a ritual staff during the Long Life Prayer offered to him at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in rituals during the Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Sera Je Hardong Khangtsen, Tibetan Chamber of Commerce and Lha Ngam Phun sum at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master constructing a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gaden Tri Rinpoche making traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding one of the many offerings presented to him during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama following the prayers during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the groups organizing the Long Life Prayer carrying offerings for His His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the groups organizing the Long Life Prayer parading past His Holiness the Dalai Lama carrying offerings at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A Tibetan artist performing praises to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Kwetsang Rinpoche making traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view inside the Main Tibetan Temple during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Sera Je Hardong Khangtsen, Tibetan Chamber of Commerce and Lha Ngam Phun sum in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in the Main Tibetan Temple offering flower petals during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting his old friend Richard Gere as he departs the Main Tibetan Temple at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizing committees waiting to escort His Holiness the Dalai Lama from the Main Tibetan Temple at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waves to the crowd as he departs the Main Tibetan Temple at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 25, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
