His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing for a photo with female police working security during his visit to Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A monk bringing a traditional rice dish to offer His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his visit to Tsechen Do Ngag Choeling Sakya Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHD
His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his visit to Tsechen Do Ngag Choeling Sakya Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Young monks holding ceremonial scarves listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during his visit to Tsechen Do Ngag Choeling Sakya Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing after his visit to Tsechen Do Ngag Choeling Sakya Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A young monk offering His Holiness the Dalai Lama a ceremonial scarf on his arrival at Rato Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Kyongla Rato Rinpoche exchanging greetings during his visit to Rato Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Actor Richard Gere and the elected Tibetan leader Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at Rato Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during his visit to Drepung Gomang Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Supporters and guests listening to an English translation during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to Drepung Gomang Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during his visit to Drepung Loseling Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama poses for photos on the steps of Drepung Loseling Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 29, 2014. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL