His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives for the blessing line at his residence Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A well-wisher from the United Arab Emirates presents a framed plaque to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, explaining that he planted a chaf tree, the national tree of the UAE, in His Holiness's honor, during the blessing line at the Dalai Lama's residence Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A traveler from the United Kingdom, wearing a ceremonial khata, bows and clasps his hands while greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the blessing line at his residence Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama places his hand on the head of a young child, blessing him during the blessing line at his residence Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A man from Myanmar greets His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the blessing line at his residence Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama places his hand on the head of an elderly Ladakhi man, blessing him during the blessing line at his residence Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blesses a photograph of a young woman's late brother, held out to him during the blessing line at his residence Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A Ladakhi student is overcome with emotion while receiving a blessing from His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the blessing line at Shewatsel Phodrang, his residence in Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 27, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
