Members of the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the Kalachakra Teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd of 50,000 as he rides a golf cart from his residence in Shewatsel Phodrang to the teaching pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to musicians playing traditional instruments to welcome his on his arrival at the teaching pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being escorted into the teaching pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing protection cords on his arrival inside the teaching pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a lamp for auspiciousness on his arrival inside the teaching pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin
Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lobsang Dorje Pal Sangpo greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival inside the teaching pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling to the crowd from his seat inside the teaching pavilion at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A view of the crowd of 50,000 attending His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view from the back of the Kalachakra Teaching Ground with 50,000 people attending His Holiness the Dalai lama's teaching in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Senior monks on stage listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation attending his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Ladakhi interpreter listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Thuksey Rinpoche assisting Thiksey Rinpoche during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama reading from the text Eight Verses for Training the Mind during his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the crowd taking Bodhichitta vows from His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd reciting mantras along with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in the closing prayers at his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view from the stage during closing prayers at his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama stepping down from his seat at the conclusion of his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd of 50,000 at the conclusion of his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Thiksey Rinpoche exchanging greetings as His Holiness the Dalai Lama prepares to depart for his residence at Shewatsel Phodrang at the conclusion of his teaching at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu