His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade making its way to the site of the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community waiting to greet His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the site of the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Chering Dorjay Lakrook, President of Ladakh Buddhist Association, greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the site of the new Jokhang in Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama laying the foundation stone for the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama unveils a plaque commemorating the laying of the foundation stone for the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Nawang Chamba Stanzin, Thiksay Khenpo Rinpoche, presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his visit to the site of the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Rinchen Dorjey, the architect of the new Jokhang temple, showing His Holiness the Dalai Lama plans for the new building during the program in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the crowd gathered at the site of the new Jokhang listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation at the site of the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience standing in front of a picture of the new Jokhang listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the site of the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the site of the new Jokhang in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience offering His Holiness the Dalai Lama scarves as a traditional greeting as he arrives inside the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama offering a butter lamp on his arrival inside the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A view inside the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven. Dorjay Stanzin, President of Ladakh Gompa Association, presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of the program at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Ladakhi interpreter translating His Holiness the Dalai Lama's remarks during the programs at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view from behind the press area during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's talk at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking some snacks to go along with his tea during a break in the program at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing after the program at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the end of the program at the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Local musicians playing as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs from the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he departs from the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drummers playing as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs from the Ladakh Gompa Association Dharma Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 3, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
