Members of the local Muslim community lining the road to greet His Holiness the Dalai Lama as his motorcade makes its way to attend the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
With Matho Monastery on the hill in the background, His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade arrives at the Ngonpar Gaway Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Women in traditional dress welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground to attend the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The crowd looks on as a monk leads the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way to the stage at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground to attend the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Khöndung Asanga Vajra Sakya Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ven Thinles Chossal, Abbot of Matho Monastery, offering a statue to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Member Secretary Organizing Committee and former member of the Indian Parliament, addressing the crowd at the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Young students present a philosophical debate before His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the debate presentations during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the proceedings during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the stage at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks taking part in a philosophical debate in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) held at the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the Matho Phodrang Teaching Ground during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Khöndung Asanga Vajra Sakya Rinpoche, Thiksey Rinpoche and Ngawang Jogme Lodoe Rinpoche taking part in prayers during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gyalpo Namgyal Wangchuk and Thupstan Chewang, former member of the Indian Parliament, joining in prayers during the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaving for lunch at the conclusion of the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving from the balcony of Ngonpar Gaway Phodrang on his way to lunch after attending the final session of Yarchos Chenmo (Great Summer Debate) in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Thiksey Rinpoche exchanging greetings after lunch at Ngonpar Gaway Phodrang in Matho, Ladakh, India on August 23, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
