Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India - After a two day deluge, rain continued to fall as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at the teaching ground this morning. He waved to the audience, greeted those sat around the throne and took his seat. He advised the monks sitting in the front rows to wrap themselves up against the cold.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India - An estimated 8000 people gathered in Manali today, despite incessant rain, to attend the Mahakarunika Lokeshvara empowerment given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India - Before leaving for the teaching ground this morning, His Holiness gave an interview to Hakka Television from Taiwan. Among a range of topics touched on, the interviewer wanted to know if His Holiness is the most optimistic of the Dalai Lamas and how he is able to keep smiling.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India - The overnight rain relented as His Holiness the Dalai Lama set off from Ön Ngari Dratshang this morning. On the nearby Municipal Council Parking Ground a stage and a covered space for the audience had been set up. The Ngari Dratshang Abbot welcomed him.
