A young Tibetan waiting by the drive to see His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he makes his way to the pavilion at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground to attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony offered to him by the Ladakh Buddhist Association, the Ladakh Gonpa Association and the Tibetan Community of Ladakh in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama riding in a golf cart from his residence to the pavilion at Shewatsel Teaching Ground to attend a Long Life Offering Ceremony offered to him by the Ladakh Buddhist Association, the Ladakh Gonpa Association and the Tibetan Community of Ladakh in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in ceremonial robes and playing traditional instruments lead the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way to the pavilion at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a butter lamp on his arrival at the pavilion at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the crowd gathered to attend Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association, the Ladakh Gonpa Association and the Tibetan Community of Ladakh in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Tea being offered during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view from the stage during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche leading the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Another view from the stage during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks presenting a Tsok offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Representatives from the organizing groups lined up with offerings to present to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in the proceedings during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Tashi Dhondup, Chief Representative Officer in Ladakh, presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd protecting themselves from the sun with umbrellas watching watching the proceedings during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama fondly greeting Chering Dorjay Lakrook, President of Ladakh Buddhist Association, as the Long Life Offering Ceremony comes to a conclusion at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Traditional Ladakhi musicians performing as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama exchanging greetings with Thiksey Rinpoche at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd lining the drive to watch as His Holiness the Dalai Lama returns to his residence after attending the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd hoping to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he returns to his residence after attending the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he makes his way by golf cart back to his residence after attending the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 30, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
