A stream of cars in the early morning hours on their way to the Karsha Monastery Phodrang for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments to announce His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival for his teaching as monks engage in debate on Buddhist topic at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd of over 21,000 as he arrives for his teachings on The Three Principal Aspects of the Path" at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young students paying their respects and His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives for his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looks on as groups of youngsters engaging in debate on Buddhist topics at the before his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Lhagyal Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of tecahings at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh paying his respects to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of teachings at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a traditional hat from Zanskar offered to him at his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the Karsha Monastery Phodrang during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A monk pouring tea for a member of the audience during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A young girl among the crowd holding an umbrella to protect against the sun during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking some tea during a break in his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the teaching ground with the Himalayan mountains surrounding Zanskar Valley during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Zanskari women wearing traditional dress listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking out over the crowd during his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of some of the 21,000 people attending His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members fo the crowd listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in prayers during his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Some members of the crowd watching His Holiness the Dalai Lama on a big screen during his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejo
His Holiness the Dalai Lama reading from "Three Principal Aspects of the Path" during his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a pandit's hat as he blesses members of the organizers of his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling at the crowd as he prepares to depart at the conclusion of his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama touching foreheads with Lhagyal Rinpoche as he prepares to depart at the conclusion of his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Monks sitting in the assembly hall watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the conclusion of his teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the crowd walking down the steep hills as they leave the teaching ground at the conclusion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama riding an elevator up to his residence at the Karsha Monastery Phodrang at the conclusion of his teaching in Zanskar, Ladakh, India on July 25, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor