His Holiness the Dalai Lama walking from his residence towards the Main Tibetan Temple to participate in celebrations honoring his 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Karmapa Rinpoche on the way to the Main Tibetan Temple to participate in celebrations honoring his 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting well-wishers on his arrival at the Main Tibetan Temple to participate in celebrations honoring his 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the crowd on his arrival at the Main Tibetan Temple to participate in celebrations honoring his 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Members of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) playing the Tibetan National Anthem at the start of celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Dr. Lobsang Sangey, head of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, making traditional offerings at the start of celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the Main Tibetan Temple to during celebrations honoring his 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Some of the traditional Tibetan performances during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 77th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Some of the traditional Tibetan performances during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 77th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with Himachal Pradesh Minister of Industires Kishan Kapoor, sampling some of the food offered during celebrations honoring his 77th birthday in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Young children dressed in tradition Tibetan dress performing during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 77th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Young children dressed in tradition Tibetan dress performing during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 77th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A young Tibetan student passing out sweets during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 77th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
