His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in special morning prayers at his residence at Shiwatsel in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walking to the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Students playing flutes to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he walks to the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the gathered crowd on his arrival on stage at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Thiksey Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings during a Long Life Offering ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama during a Long Life Offering ceremony at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Members of the crowd taking photos during the celebration in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama cutting his birthday cake as part of the celebration in honor of his 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Members of the Ladakhi community performing traditional dance during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A volunteer passing out pieces of the birthday cake during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay addressing the crowd during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Ladakhi girls in traditional dress performing during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and translator and editor Jamyang Rinchen releasing the Chinese language version of 'Science and Philosophy in Indian Buddhist Classics' during celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walking back to his residence at Shewatsel at the conclusion of celebrations in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday at the Shiwatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presenting a framed photo of the Kyirong Jowo to Rizong Rinpoche
at a luncheon at Shiwatsel in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting well wishers as he returns to his residence after lunch at Shiwatsel in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
