DHARAMSHALA: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama returned to his permanent residence in Dharamshala on Tuesday afternoon after completing a six-week stay in Ladakh and a brief five-day visit to Delhi. Despite heavy rainfall and rough weather, the 90-year-old spiritual leader was accorded a warm and grand welcome by thousands of Tibetans, devotees, and well-wishers who gathered at Gaggal Airport and later near his official residence in Mecleodganj .
Senior leaders of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), and other officials were present to receive His Holiness.
During his visit to Ladakh, the Dalai Lama delivered several teachings, drawing thousands of devotees.
In a letter of gratitude, the Dalai Lama thanked the people of Ladakh for their hospitality and expressed hope that the region would continue progressing on the path of peace, education, and development. A notable highlight of his visit was a special meeting with Czech President Petr Pavel, who personally travelled to Ladakh to extend birthday greetings to the Nobel laureate on his 90th birthday.
Upcoming Engagements
The Dalai Lama’s upcoming schedule in Dharamshala includes:
September 10, 2025: A Long Life Prayer offering by the Lhokha Cultural & Welfare Association, Namgyal Institute Ithaca, and young Tibetans worldwide at the Main Tibetan Temple.
September 20, 2025: A Long Life Prayer offering by devotees from Southeast Asian countries and Korea at the Main Temple.
October 3, 2025: A short teaching (topic to be announced) at the request of Taiwanese devotees at the Main Temple.