Members of the Tibetan community line the walkway as Monks play traditional instruments to announce His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival at the Main Tibetan courtyard for a Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness talking to the Parliament Speaker, Chief Justice and the President of the Central Tibetan Administration on his way to the Main Tibetan Temple from his residence for the Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Tibetan community offering His Holiness the Dalai Lama a traditional welcome on his way to the Main Tibetan Temple for the Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the crowd as he makes his way through the courtyard on his way to the Main Tibetan Temple for the Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Heads of the Tibetan Buddhists traditions reciting the Long Life Offering prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Namgyal Monastery monks performing a Dakini ritual as part of the Long Life Offering prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Sakya Trizin reading the text as the Namgyal Monks perform Dakini rituals as part of the Long Life Offering prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd watching the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama on TVs at the veranda of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Tibetan community in the traditional dress of the three provinces of Tibet holding offering to present during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The heads of the Tibetan Buddhist traditions and Nechung Oracle performing rituals for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
President of the Central Tibetan Administration looks on as Sakyap Trizin reads words of praise during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the gathering during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Central Tibetan Administration and special guests listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
H.E. Menri Lopon Trinley Nyima Rinpoche of the Bön-po; Jangtse Chöjé Gosok Rinpoché and Ganden Tri Rinpoché Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoché applauding as His Holiness the Dalai Lama concludes his remarks at the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the Long Life Offering Ceremony draws at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
The Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament presenting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with traditional offerings as the Long Life Offering Ceremony nears conclusion at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
Members of the crowd sitting in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard waiting to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he departs for his residence at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on May 17, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor