A view of the land around Tashi Lhunpo Monastery with members of the Tibetan community lined up to enter the debate ground for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's White Tara Long Life Emmpowerment in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the debate ground to bestow a White Tara Long Life Empowerment at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the audience watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground to bestow a White Tara Long Life Empowerment in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving on stage at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground to bestow a White Tara Long Life Empowerment in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama performing preparatory rituals for the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the many of the 16,000 people attending the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Tibetan students attending the White Tara Long Life Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation before bestowing the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the crowd sitting in the courtyard of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery watching His Holiness the Dalai Lama on a big screen during the White Tara Long Life Empowerment in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama performing rituals during the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama bestowing the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
An assistant monk hold a bowl of Long Life Pills as His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
An assistant monk holding a ritual object used in the White Tara Long Life Empowerment to touch the head of former Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the stage during the White Tara Long Life Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks gathering consecrated water to distribute to the audience during the White Tara Long Life Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making ritual gestures during the White Tara Long Life Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks gathering Long Life Pills to distribute to the crowd attending the White Tara Long Life Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks distributing blessed protections cords to members of the audience during the White Tara Long Life Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks distributing Long Life Pills to the crowd attending the White Tara Long Life Empowerment bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Kelkhang Rinpoche presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the conclusion of the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A young Tibetan boy getting help with a protection card blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as part of the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery debate ground in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing from the debate ground at the conclusion of the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in the crowd watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the conclusion of the White Tara Long Life Empowerment at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to monks inside the Main Assembly Hall at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery after the White Tara Long Life Empowerment in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 13, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
