Monks playing traditional instruments leading the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way from the Tibetan Monastery to the Kalachakra Teaching Ground to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by several Tibetan groups in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
People lining the driveway inside the Kalachakra Ground to greet His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he makes his way from the Tibetan Monastery to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by several Tibetan groups in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Artists in costume performing a traditional dance as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by several Tibetan groups in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting the crowd as he arrives on stage at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by several Tibetan groups in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in the Long Life Prayer off offered to him by several Tibetan groups at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Volunteers handing out freshly baked bread to the crowd during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A young monk enjoying some tea during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in a Long Life Prayer offered to him by several Tibetan groups at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Gongma Trichen Rinpoche and the 43rd Sakya Trizin, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche conducting rituals as part of the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments during the chanting of the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monastics in the crowd following the Long Life Prayer being offered to His Holness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a traditional pandit hat as part of the Long Life Prayer offered to him by several Tibetan groups at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior members of the Tibetan Buddhist traditions taking part in rituals during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd watching the proceedings during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd following the text of the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Traditional offerings being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gaden Tri Rinpoche reading praises to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
The Chant Master creating a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayer being offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gaden Tri Rinpoche offering a mandala to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama conducting rituals during the Long Life Prayer offered to him by several Tibetan groups at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior members of the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism taking part in the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being presented with offerings during the Long Life Prayer at Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks taking part in Long Life prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks lined up to get a blessing from His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the Long Life Prayer nears conclusion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he rides a golf cart back to the Tibetan Monastery at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 1, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
