Monks playing traditional instruments leading the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama®️ rides in a golf cart to attend a Long Life Prayer offered by Long Life Prayer Offered by Gaden Phodrang and Namgyal Monastery at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Samdhong Rinpoche greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting a young monk as he arrives to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Monks from Namgyal Monastery standing as His Holiness arrives to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness arriving at the hall at his old residence to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in ritual costumes entering the hall during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master playing cymbals during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a red hat during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Family members of former monks of Namgyal Monastery and Gaden Phodrang watching the proceedings holding offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Namgyal Monastery Thamthog Rinpoche cutting the colored ribbon of a monk dressing in traditional costume during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in the audience following the Long Life Prayers offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Monks in traditional costume following rituals during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in traditional costume leaving the hall at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's old residence during the Long Life Prayer offering in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of Gaden Phodrang and Namgyal Monastery lined up with offerings during the Long Life Offering Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Senior monks leading the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master constructing a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Monks lined up with offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayers at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Former Namgyal Monks and their family members parading past His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding offerings during the Long Life Prayer Offering ceremony at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Namgyal Monastery Thamthog Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering ceremony at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Former monks of Namgyal Monastery and members of Gaden Phodrang parading past His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding offerings during the Long Life Prayer Offering ceremony at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Samdhong Rinpoche presenting offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering ceremony at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Former and present monks of Namgyal Monastery attending the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks presenting offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering ceremony at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Long Life Offering ceremony at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during the Long Life Offering ceremony at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to members of the audience sitting in a separate room where they watched the proceedings on a TV screen as he departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer at his old residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
