Monks from Namgyal Monastery leading the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Prayer offered by Former Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute (Mentseekhang) Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Ex-Kunsungs) in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A representative of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama paying as His Holiness the Dalai Lama rides in a golf cart from his residence to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Prayer in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving a traditional welcome in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard on his way to attend a Long Life Prayer offered by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple as he makes his way to attend a Long Life Prayer offered by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama affectionately greeting a young child as he makes his way around the Main Tibetan Temple on the way to a Long Life Prayer offered by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Representatives from Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama leading the procession as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend a Long Life Prayer in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting monastics sitting inside the Kalachakra Temple as he makes his way to attend a Long Life Prayer offered by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making his way around the back of the Main Tibetan Temple on his way to attend a Long Life Prayer offered by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama offered by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A view inside the Main Tibetan Temple during the Long Life Prayer offered by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Samdhong Rinpoche leading the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Samdhong Rinpoche offering a ritual object to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama sitting on stage during the Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A representative from Former CTA staff and a representative from Former Security Personnels of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, along with Ven Samdhong Rinpoche offering a mandala to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a yellow pandits hat during the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizing groups parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Thupten Tsering, Director of the Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute (Mentseekhang), offering a statue to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Artists from the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) performing during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching as members of the organizing groups parade in front of him with offerings during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the gathering during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama gestures as he addresses the congregation during the Long Life Prayer at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walking through the crowd as he departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he rides a golf cart back to his residence at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Former CTA and Mentseekhang Staff and the Association of Former Security Personnels of His Holiness at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 11, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor