His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a butter lamp on his arrival at the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers during his visit to the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during his visit to the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during his visit to the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community in the audience listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during his visit to the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama keeping track of time during the first visit of the day at the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling at members of the audience as he departs from the Ladakh Gonpa Association Prayer Hall in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama exchanging greetings with Gaden Trisur Rizong Rinpoche on his arrival at Rinpoche's residence in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presenting a statue to Gaden Trisur Rizong Rinpoche during their visit in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama together with Gaden Trisur Rizong Rinpoche at Rinpoche's residence in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at Abi Pang Spituk for a program organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Ladakh Gonpa Association in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A young boy taking photos of the program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the gathering organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Ladakh Gonpa Association at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakhi artists performing during the program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Ladakh Gonpa Association at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Tibetan artists performing a traditional dance during the program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Ladakh Gonpa Association at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the cultural performances at the program organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Ladakh Gonpa Association at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the cultural performances at the program organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Ladakh Gonpa Association at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association taking part in a farewell dance for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the program at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he prepares to depart at the conclusion of the program at Abi Pang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, UT, India on August 25, 2022. Photo by Tenzin Choejor