His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at Sindhu Ghat for a luncheon program organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Dr. Yangchen Dolma (nominated Councillor), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) delivering her opening remarks at the luncheon program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying some tea as the luncheon program begins at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Artists performing a traditional song and dance at the luncheon program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal after delivering his remarks at the luncheon program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The audience watching the cultural performances during the luncheon program at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the cultural programs during the luncheon program at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Students from Lamdon School performing during the luncheon program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and Tashi Gyalson, CEC/Chairman of LAHDC thanking His Holiness at the luncheon program at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Tashi Gyalson, CEC/Chairman of LAHDC speaking at the luncheon program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Artists performing a duet during the luncheon program with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the cultural performances during the luncheon program at Sindhu Ghat organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) attending the luncheon program with His Holiness Dalai Lama at Sindhu hat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the gathering at the luncheon program organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the security team watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks at the luncheon program organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the luncheon program organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing for a group photo with members of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) luncheon program at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walking to lunch at the end of the speeches and cultural performances organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama having lunch with senior members of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing for a photo with the kitchen staff at the conclusion of the luncheon program organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) at Sindhu Ghat in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 16, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor