His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving at the crowd as he arrives at Abi-Spang Spituk for a lunch in his honor organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakhi musicians playing as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at Abi-Spang Spituk for a lunch in his honor organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking in the surroundings as the luncheon program in his honor begins at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young Ladakhi children watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) President Thupstan Tsewang delivering his welcome remarks at the luncheon in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks from local monasteries attending the luncheon in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the dias at Abi-Spang Spituk during the lucheon in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama organized by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Artists from the Ladakh Theatre Organization performing a short play "Samsara" at the luncheon in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the cultural performances during the luncheon in his honor at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Students from local schools performing at the lucheon in honor of His Holiness the Dalai at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking some lunch during the cultural performances at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Artists performing traditional folk songs and dance during the lucheon in honor of His Holiness the Dalai at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Tsering Angdus, President of the All Ladakh Gonpa Association (ALGA) delivering his words of thanks at the conclusion of the luncheon honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivering his final remarks at the conclusion of the the luncheon program in his honor at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) President Thupstan Tsewang, Ven Tsering Angdus, President of the All Ladakh Gonpa Association (ALGA) and Member of Parliament Tsering Namgyal listening to the final remarks of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the crowd as he heads for his car at the conclusion of the lucheon program at Abi-Spang Spituk in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
