Members from the group from Mongolia who requested the teachings standing by a traditional Mongolian yurt erected in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple waiting to offer a traditional welcome to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives for the Preliminary Chakrasamava Empowerment in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the audience as he walks around the Main Tibetan Temple on his way to bestow the Preliminary Chakrasamava Empowerment in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama performing preparatory practices for the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master from Mongolia leading prayers as His Holiness the Dalai Lama performs preparatory practices for the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience from Mongolia listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A monk carrying ritual objects as part of the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The reincarnation of Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoché of Mongolia presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama bestowing the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Jhado Rinpoché throwing a traditional tooth stick as part of the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks assisting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with rituals during the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks distributing kusha grass as part of the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the crowd as he departs at the conclusion of the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he returns to his residence in a golf cart at the conclusion of the Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 8, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
