 
									His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the main assembly hall to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									Monks playing traditional instruments as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									His Holiness the Dalai Lama being offered special rice during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
								 
															
									 
									The Chant Master leading the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									The Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Zeekgyab Rinpoche performing rituals during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									A view inside the Main Assembly Hall during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									A view of the debate ground where members of the Tibetan community gathered to attend the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
								 
															
									 
									Monks carrying a large statue to offer to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									The Abbot, General Secretary and assistants holding a large mandala constructed to offer His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									Members of the community connected with Tashi Lhunpo Monastery holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									The Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Zeekgyab Rinpoche presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									A view from the stage in the Main Assembly Hall during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									Sikyong Penpa Tsering making traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
								 
															
									 
									His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									Abbots and former abbots wearing pandit's hats during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									A member of Tashi Lhunpo reading a report at the end of the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
								 
															
									 
									Kelkhang Rinpoche offering His Holiness the Dalai Lama a silver statue of the First Dalai Lama at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
								 
															
									 
									His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking at the 1st of 29 volumes of collected biographical works about His Holiness released at the end of the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
								 
															
									 
									His Holiness the Dalai Lama preparing to leave at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer Offering at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 12, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu