Volunteers distributing fresh apricots, famous in the area, to members of the crowd as they await His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks waiting near the Zerthang Helipad for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Local musicians playing their instruments as they await the arrival of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaving his helicopter on arrival at the Zerthang Helipad in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the public line the road hoping to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he makes his way from the helipad to Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lamas signing a message to the Degree College after laying the foundations stone of Government Degree College in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd lining the road to greet His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives at the Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurating the Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing the teaching pavilion at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Tashi Gyalson, CEC Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), offering a mandala to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of the welcome ceremony at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Sham Tsewang Norbu delivering his welcome remarks at the welcome ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking out over the crowd during the welcome ceremony at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Students from Lamdon Jamyang School Khalsi performing at the welcome ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal speaking at the welcome ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the cultural performances during the welcome ceremony at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Traditional folk dance by local villagers during the welcome ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Tashi Gyalson, CEC Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), speaking at the welcome ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young students from Lamdon School performing at the welcome ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the crowd during the welcome ceremony at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the dias of the Zerthang Teaching Ground pavilion during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's address during the welcome ceremony in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting young well-wishers as he departs after the conclusion of the welcome ceremony at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaving the pavilion at the end of the end of the welcome ceremony at Zerthang Teaching Ground in Khaltse, Ladakh, India on August 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
