Monks trying to remove water from their seats after a heavy rainfall before His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama conducting preparatory practices for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Fog clings to the mountainside above the teaching venue as His Holiness the Dalai Lama prepares for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks distributing ritual protection cords to members of the crowd of over 5000 attending the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A volunteer clearing a channel for rain water to protect the seats of members of the crowd attending the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama continuing with his preparatory rituals for the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A member of the crowd watching His Holiness the Dalai Lama from a seat protected from the rain during the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the crowd as he begins the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young monks wearing ritual blindfolds listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he gives the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying a chocolate during a break as he gives the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the stage as His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama paying his respects at the Himalayan Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple before joining his hosts and guests for lunch in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being escorted to his car after lunch at the Himalayan Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple in Manali, HP, India on August 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
