His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the Main Assembly Hall to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama fondly greeting Sikyong Penpa Tsering as he arrives at the Main Assembly Hall of Gyudmed Tantric University to attend a Long Life Prayer in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master leading the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the Main Assembly Hall during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Some of the more than 6,000 people watching the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama on big screens in the courtyard of Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying some tea during the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Gyudmed Tantric University Geshe Ngwang Sangye reading praises to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot, Junior Abbot and senior monks of Gyudmed Tantric University presenting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with a Master of the Sutra and Tantra Tradition of Gyudmed Tantric University Award during the Long Life Prayers at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant masters presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A volunteer distributing traditional sweet rice to members of the audience during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks from Gyudmed Tantric University lined up with offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot, Chant Master and senior monk from Gyudmed Tantric University offering a mandala to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Monks holding offerings parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
The Chant Masters presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama giving a transmission of "A Direct Guided Instruction on How to Practice the Five Stages of Guhyasamaja in a Single Sitting" during the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Foreigners listening to a translation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching during the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Dzongkar Choede Monastery Jampa Sopa presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the Long Life Prayer nears completion at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks wearing Tsesha, traditional yellow hats, reciting the closing verses of the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the Main Assembly Hall as the the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama nears completion at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking at members of the audience as the Long Life Offering Prayer nears completion at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama preparing to depart at the end of the Long Life Prayer at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor