His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at Gaden Lachi to attend the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Geshe Ngawang Samten delivering his welcome remarks at the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Members of the crowd of over 10,000 watching the proceedings during the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
The Abbot of Gaden Shartse Jangchup Sangye introducing the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking over a selection of newly released books during the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile offering a traditional white scarf at the conclusion of his remarks during the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Mongolian Khambo Lama Choijamtso speaking through a translator at the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing for a photo with writers and editorial board members of the Taturb Kuntue series (Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics) during the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay speaking at the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being presented with the Je Tsongkhapa Gratitude Award during the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin addressing the crowd at the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
A member of the audience looking at an image of Je Tsongkapa durinb the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Members of the audience responding to His Holiness the Dalai Lama's remarks during the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the gathering at the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing from Gaden Lachi at the conclusion of the 600th Anniversary of Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana celebrations at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 21, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering