Former SFF personel waiting for His Holiness the Dalai Lama to arrive at the new stupa dedicated to fallen soldiers of the SFF located next to the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Former SFF personel explaining to His Holiness the Dalai Lama the new stupa dedicated to fallen soldiers of the SFF located next to the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing the new stupa dedicated to fallen soldiers of the SFF located next to the Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejo
Women in traditional dress waiting for His Holiness the Dalai Lama to arrive at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being offered a traditional welcome as his van arrives at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama offering a butter lamp from his seat in front of the large Buddha statue at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Sanghasena addressing the congregation during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the crowd attending the prayers with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Sanghasena speaking at the prayer ceremony attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Students from the Mahabodhi Center School performing during his Holiness's visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the performance by students from the Mahabodhi Center School during his visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the proceedings during his visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks leading prayers during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd protecting themselves from the light rain during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers during his visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being presented a Buddha statue during his visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking up at the large Buddha statue at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama doing the inner circumambulation at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama doing the inner circumambulation at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama does the inner circmambulation at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in front of the large Buddha statue at the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's doing the outer circumambulation in his van at the end of his to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the local community watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the end of his visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing at the conclusion of his visit to the 1000 Buddha Statues at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 9, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
