The Abbot of Drepung Loseling, Ven Lobsang Samten, making traditional offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of the debate session at the Drepung Loseling Assembly Hall in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
A monk debating Buddhist philosophy in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Drepung Loseling Assembly Hall in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the monks debating Buddhist philosophy at the Drepung Loseling Assembly Hall in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade making its way from Drepung Monastery to Gaden Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Well-wishers line the road to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he drives from Drepung Monastery to Gaden Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Senior Lamas waiting for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama paying his respects before the images at Gaden Lachi in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a lamp on his arrival at Gaden Shartse Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
Monks and guests having special rice during the welcome ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gaden Shartse Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers during the welcome ceremony at Gaden Shartse Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 18, 2019. Photo by Lobsang Tsering