Artists from the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) dancing and playing traditional instruments as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives to attend Long Life Prayers offered by by Ex-students CST Darjeeling, the Tibetan Community of New York & New Jersey and the Tibetan Foundation of Minnesota at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama riding a golf court through the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard as he arrives to attend Long Life Prayers offered by by Ex-students CST Darjeeling, the Tibetan Community of New York & New Jersey and the Tibetan Foundation of Minnesota at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Artists from TIPA performing as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the Main Tibetan Temple to attend Long Life Prayers in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking down at the crowd gathered in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard as he makes his way to attend Long Life Prayers in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama playfully greeting a young monk as he makes his way around the veranda of the Main Tibetan Temple on his way to attend Long Life Prayers in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A monk for playing a traditional wind instrument as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives inside the Main Tibetan Temple to attend Long Life Prayers offered by by Ex-students CST Darjeeling, the Tibetan Community of New York & New Jersey and the Tibetan Foundation of Minnesota at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche leading the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a red pandits hat during the Long Life Prayers offered to him at the Main Tibetan ity of New York & New Jersey and the Tibetan Foundation of Minnesota at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Volunteers serving traditional sweet rice to members of the crowd during the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
The Chant Master constructing a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the from the organizing groups holding offerings as they wait to parade in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche and representatives of the organizers presenting a mandala offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers offered by by Ex-students CST Darjeeling, the Tibetan Community of New York & New Jersey and the Tibetan Foundation of Minnesota at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A statue of Tibetan King Trisong Detsong being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama reciting prayers during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the organizers parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama carrying offerings during the Long Life Prayers at the Main Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
An elderly Tibetan man, traditionally the last in line to present offerings being blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A Tibetan artist performing a traditional song for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling at the members of the audience inside the Main Tibetan Temple as the Long Life Prayers come to and end in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he rides in a golf cart back to his residence at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Young members of the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama returns to his residence at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 4, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor