His Holiness the Dalai Lama riding in a golf cart to attend the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at the debate ground of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the debate ground of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery to attend the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the debate ground at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery to attend the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walking to his seat in the debate ground at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery at the start of the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making his way to his seat in the debate ground at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery at the start of the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the debate during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A monk serving tea to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks serving tea during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the debates during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
A view from the back of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks watching the debates during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the debates during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
Participants of the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session paying respect to His Holiness the Dalai Lama before their debate at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
Monks defending their position debating in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
A group of monks energetically posing questions during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Sharpa Choeje as he prepares to leave at the conclusion of the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground after attending the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he departs from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground by golf cart after attending the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo Tenzin Choejor
Monks preparing rice to distribute to participants of the Gaden Jamchod and Riktsog Winter Debating Session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery's debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on January 18, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
