His Holiness the Dalai Lama paying his respects to images of the Buddha before the start of ordination ceremonies at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 29, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Nuns from Taiwan entering the hall at the start of ordination ceremonies at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 29, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Nuns listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during ordination ceremonies at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 29, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama during ordination ceremonies at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 29, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Nuns undergoing the ritual cutting of a last lock of hair during ordination ceremonies at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 29, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Nuns listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during ordination ceremonies at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 29, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Nuns with His Holiness the Dalai Lama after receiving ordination vows at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 29, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL