Kirti Rinpoche welcoming His Holiness to the venue for the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Palsangpo along with senior monks welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the venue for the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama reciting prayers at the laying of the foundation stone of the Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Nalanda Academy in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Kirti Rinpoche introducing the inaugural session of the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Palsangpo addressing the gathering at the inaugural session of the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Monastics from different traditions attending the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Nuns from different traditions listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the
Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Geshe Yeshe Thapkey delivering his presentation at the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
A participating scholar commenting on the presentations at the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama serving himself lunch during lunch at the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama with volunteers helping with the luncheon for delegates and guests to the Conference on Tsongkhapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" hosted by Kirti Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 19, 2018. Photo by Lobsang Tsering