His Holiness the Dala Lama making his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Prayer offered by Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The former Abbot of Gaden Shartse, Abbots of Gaden Jangtse, Gaden Shartse and Namgyal Monastery taking part in rituals during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling to the members of the audience on stage during theL ong Life Prayer offered to him by Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association lined up holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in the Long Life Prayers at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association lined up holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
The Chant Master constructing a mandala offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug lined up on the stairs up to the Main Tibetan Temple holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche in the center, on the right Former Abbot of Gyuto monastery Lobsang Khedup President of Himalyan Buddhist Central Association Tenshug committee, President of Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug Tenshung committee on left side, making a mandala offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in the Long Life Prayers offered to him by Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizers parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding offerings during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Geshe Monlam Tharchin and Mr. Pema Delek of the Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug with presenting an award to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizers wearing traditional dress parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding offerings of Tibetan texts during the Long Life Prayer offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monastic Representatives of Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association presenting an award to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Representatives of Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association presenting an award to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Abbots of Gaden Jangtse, Gaden Shartse, Namgyal Monastery, Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche and Sakya, Bonpo, Nyimgpa and Kagyu religious representatives leading the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Khensur Lobsang Gyaltsen, Former Abbot of Drepung Gomang, presenting a citation from the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
An artist from Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug singing a song in praise of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
President Geshe Lobsang Nyandak of the Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug making a mandala offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the congregation inside the Main Tibetan Temple as he prepares to depart at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer Offering in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd gathered in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama returns to his residence at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer Offering in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 20, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
