Monks lining the road to Sera Lachi waiting to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by Sera Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at Sera Lachi to attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by Sera Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama exchanging greetings with Gaden Tripa Losang Dorje Rinpoche at the door to Sera Lachi on his arrival to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to members of the congregation as he walks to his seat for the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a butter lamp on his arrival to attend a Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Jangtse Choeje Gosok Rinpoche and the Chant Masters on their feet as His Holiness the Dalai Lama takes his seat at the start of the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view from inside Sera Lachi, the main assembly hall for Sera Monastery during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Jangtse Choeje Gosok Rinpoche performing ritual hand gestures during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in the Long Life Prayers offered to him by Sera Monastery at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Masters presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Sera Monastery at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Masters constructing a mandala offering during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of His Holiness the Dalai Lama seated below the Buddha statue during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks holding offerings lined up outside Sera Lachi during the Long Life Prayer offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by Sera Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Jangtse Choeje Gosok Rinpoche offering a mandala to His His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking a long life pill offered to him during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks carrying offerings parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama tossing flower petals during the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A monk playing a traditional instrument as His Holiness the Dalai Lama prepares to depart at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama getting down from his seat at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Sera Monastery at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaving Sera Lachi at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer offered to him by Sera Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Tibetan community watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the conclusion of the Long Life Prayer Offering at Sera Lachi in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 5, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
