International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) Director General Abhijit Halder welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival for the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving on stage for the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Delegates to the conference watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives on stage for the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Dr Dhammapiya, Secretary General, IBC, delivering his welcome address at the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in the opening chanting at the start of the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks from the Nalanda tradition chanting at the start of the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Delegates to the First Global Buddhist Summit joining in the chanting at the start of the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof. Robert Thurman speaking at the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Delegates to the First Global Buddhist Summit listening to the proceedings at the special session on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Delegates to the Delegates to the First Global Buddhist Summit listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama's address at the special session on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the stage at Hotel Ashok during His Holiness the Dalia Lama's address to the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior members of the Tibetan Buddhist Traditions sitting on stage during the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden, Deputy Secretary, IBC, delivering his vote of thanks at the conclusion of the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Dr. Dhammapiya, Secretary General, North East India Buddhist Sangha Council, India as he leaves the stage at the conclusion of the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to delegates to the First Global Buddhist Summit as he departs the meeting hall at the conclusion of the special session on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining special guests and participants of the First Global Buddhist Summit for lunch at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama offering statues of the Buddha to guests and delegates joining him for lunch at Hotel Ashok after the conclusion of the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the public waiting to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he departs Hotel Ashok after attending the special session of the First Global Buddhist Summit on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to well wishers gathered at Hotel Ashok as he departs at the end of the special session on "Contribution of the Buddha Dharma and the Sangha Towards World Peace" at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi, India on April 21, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
