His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving a traditional Tibetan welcome as he arrives for a Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks form Namdroling Monastery chanting as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the Main Tibetan Temple for a Long Life Offering Ceremony in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama paying his respects to the Buddhist images as he prepares to take his seat for a Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks from Namdroling Monastery reciting the Long Life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ponlob Rinpoche of the Bon tradition and Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche of Sakya tradition reciting the Long Life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks from Namdroling Monastery in traditional costume taking part in Long Life Offering rituals during the ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks carrying a symbolic effigy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
Gyangkhang Choktrul Rinpoche making ritual offerings of long life pills to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd watching the Long Life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama on TV screens at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding a ritual staff during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Representatives of the organising committees preparing a traditional mandala offering during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organising groups lined up to present offerings during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Member of the audience inside the Main Tibetan Temple reciting the Long Life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 13, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tenzin
