His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaving his residence for the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground to take part in celebrations of his 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Ladakhis in traditional dress lining the road as he walks from his residence to the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he arrives at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground to take part in celebrations of his 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Students standing for the Indian National Anthem at the start of celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 83rd birthday at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama cutting the cake during celebrations of his 83rd birthday at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakhis performing a traditional dance during celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 83rd birthday at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the celebrations in honor of his 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakhi students performing during celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Musicians performing during celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience enjoying the performances during celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Local Tibetans performing traditional dance during celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining the crowd in an offering prayer during celebrations of his 83rd birthday at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the crowd during celebrations of his 83rd birthday at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama shaking hands with members of the crowd as he prepares to depart for his residence after celebrations of his 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd line the road to pay their respects to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he returns to his residence after celebrations of his 83rd birthday in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and special guests during lunch at his residence in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India on July 6, 2018. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
