Members of the Long Life Prayer organizing committee and artists from the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts waiting to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving a traditional welcome on his arrival at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
His Holiness the Dalai Lama playfully greeting a young monk as he arrives in the Main Tibetan Temple for a Long Life Prayer offered by different Tibetan groups in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche and Ling Rinpoche looking over the text of the Long Life Prayer to be offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Young monks playing traditional instruments during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Members of the Tibetan community following the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling to members of the audience during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Members of the crowd gathered in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple watching on TV screens the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Members of the different Tibetan groups offering the Long Life Prayer waiting with offerings to present to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
The Abbot of Tawang Monastery Gyangbung Rinpoche and Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche reciting the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche reciting praises to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
The Nechung Oracle in trance during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by different Tibetan groups at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
Members of the audience leaning against some of the offerings to be distributed to the crowd attending the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
A view of the inside of the Main Tibetan Temple during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
The Chant Master reciting a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in closing prayers during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he departs for his residence at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 7, 2022. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel
