His Holiness the Dalai Lama being escorted as he makes his way to the pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Musicians playing traditional wind instruments as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai lama together with Thiksey Rinpoche arriving inside the pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Offerings being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master constructing a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Tenzin Choejor
Thiksey Rinpoche leading the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Tenzin Choejor
A sea of umbrellas protecting the crowd from the sun during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in the Long Life Prayer organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and the Ladakh Gonpa Association at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the community lined up holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks holding offerings during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a pandit hat during the Long Life Prayer offered to him at the request of the Ladakh Gonpa Association at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. 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 Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Chering Dorjay Lakrook, President of Ladakh Buddhist Assocation, paying his respects to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Students from Tibetan Children's Village in Choglamsar, Leh performing for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the performances during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Thiksey Rinpoche paying his respects to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the crowd watching the proceedings during the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting organizers and supporters as the Long Life Prayer nears conclusion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in final recitation at the end of the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs for his residence at Shewatsel Phodrang at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama returning to his residence at Shewatsel Phodrang at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
