Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama safely returned to Dharamshala this morning to a warm welcome reception from Tibetans, devotees, and well-wishers.
Upon his arrival at Kangra Airport, His Holiness was received by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Security Kalon (Minister) Dolma Gyari, Settlement Officer Kunchok Migmar, and representatives from the local civil society groups and local Indian community received His Holiness. Meanwhile, hundreds thronged the streets leading up to the Tsuglagkhang temple to greet His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
At the Tsuglagkhang’s entrance, another group of Tibetan leadership consisting of Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Justice Commissioner Tenzin Lungtok, Education Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra, DIIR Kalon Norzin Dolma, standing committee members of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Secretaries of the CTA departments and offices, and the Tibetan Settlement Officers who are participating in the ongoing capacity building training, held a reception for His Holiness’ arrival.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departed from Dharamshala on 21 June 2024 for the United States, where he underwent a successful knee treatment and spent two months recovering. On 23 August 2024, His Holiness attended a long-life prayer offering in North America, after which He travelled to Zurich, Switzerland, on 26 August 2024 to participate in another Long-Life Prayer ceremony.
The return of His Holiness to Dharamshala marks the conclusion of his two-month sojourn abroad, during which his presence brought immense joy and inspiration to countless followers.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being received with traditional honours by a female Tibetan artist from TIPA. Photo / Tenzin Phende / CTA
A representative from local Muslim community receiving His Holiness at the Kangra Airport. Photo / Tenzin Phende / CTA
Local Hindu leaders receiving His Holiness the Dalai Lama with a ceremonial lamp at the Kangra Airport. Photo / Tenzin Phende / CTA
A group of Tibetan artists from TIPA singing joyously as His Holiness the Dalai Lama enters in the car. Photo / Tenzin Phende / CTA
Devotees from Arunachal participating in the welcome reception for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s arrival. Photo / Tenzin Phende / CTA
Tibetans, local peoples, and well-wishers of His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving His Holiness at the Tsuglagkhang. Photo / Ngawang Tsepak / CTA
