A dog working with the security team bowing to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he prepares to depart to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Flower petals cover the driveway as members of the Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition line the road waiting for the arrival of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling to the crowd gathered to attend the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walking up at ramp at the entrance of Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a butter lamp on his arrival inside Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments during the Long Life Prayer offered by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition holding offering to present to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks dressed in ritual costumes taking part in the Long Life Prayer offered by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks carrying an effigy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama that is used as a substitute to ensure his well-being during the Long Life Prayer offered at Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche making traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer offered by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Kunsang Dechen, Abbot of Namdroling Monastery, reading praises to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama smiling at the congregation during the Long Life Prayer offered by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks playing traditional instruments during the the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Long Life Prayer offered by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in the audience listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during the Long Life Prayer offered by Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing for a group photo with senior members of the Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist Tradition at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer at Palgyul Namdroling Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 18, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
