His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade arriving at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
With Spituk Monastery on the hill behind, members of the local community waiting to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking out over the crowd gathered for the luncheon program organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and the Ladakh Gonpa Association at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd attending the luncheon program in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Dorjay Stanzin, President of Ladakh Gompa Association, delivering his welcome remarks at the start of the luncheon program in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Women from Spituk village performing for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the cultural performance during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Women from Spituk village performing a traditional song and dance at the luncheon program in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying some tea as he watches the cultural performances during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Women from Spituk village in traditional dress performing during the luncheon program in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the audience being served tea during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Sonamling Tibetan Settlement performing during the luncheon program in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Sonamling Tibetan Settlement performing a traditional song and dance for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Former President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association and former Member of Parliament Thupstan Chhewang, Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Advocate Tashi Gyalson, and President of Ladakh Buddhist Association Chering Dorjay Lakrook watching the cultural performance during the luncheon program in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Performers from Sonamling Tibetan Settlement passing in front of His Holiness to pay their respects at the end of their performance at the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the cultural performance as he has lunch during the program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of Spituk Village performing for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Chering Dorjay Lakrook, President of Ladakh Buddhist Association, gesturing his thanks to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama sharing his plate of fruits and nuts with dignitaries on stage during the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama prepares to depart at the conclusion of the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama fondly exchanging greetings with Thiksey Rinpoche as he makes his way from the dais at the conclusion of the luncheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama thanking Chering Dorjay Lakrook, President of Ladakh Buddhist Association, as he prepares to depart at the conclusion of the luncheon program organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and the Ladakh Gonpa Association at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
