Artists from the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard for the Long-Life Offering ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Tibetans in traditional dress offering His Holiness the Dalai Lama a traditional welcome on his arrival at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard for the Long-Life Offering ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the veranda of the Main Tibetan Temple for the Long-Life Offering ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking his seat for the Long-life Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche holding a ritual arrow during the Long-life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizing groups lining up in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple with offerings to be presented during the Long-life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master making a mandala offering during the Long-life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche offering a mandala to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long-Life Offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Sera Mey Monastery reading joining in the prayers during the Long-life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama thanking members of the organizing committees as they come up to make offerings during the Long-Life Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long-Life Offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community waiting to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he leaves the Main Tibetan Temple at the conclusion of the Long-Life Offering ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he prepares to depart for his residence at the conclusion of the Long-Life Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on February 27, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor