Local residents line the road to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama's motorcade as he arrives at Gaden Monastery in the Tibetan Settlement in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting an elderly monk on his arrival at Gaden Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making an offering at the altar of Gaden Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying a cup of tea during his visit to Gaden Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Tibetan sweet rice being served during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to Gaden Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A view of the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Gaden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche welcomes His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and senior monks inaugurating the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Jhangtse Choeje, Gaden Tripa, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Sharpa Choeje outside the the newly constructed Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurating the Assembly Hall at the newly constructed Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Gaden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche offer a butter lamp at the altar of the Gaden Trithok Khang Assembly Hall in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama respectfully welcomes those attending the inauguration of the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A view of the Assembly Hall of the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Gaden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche speaking during the inauguration of the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHD
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during the inauguration of the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing after conclusion of the inauguration ceremony for the new Office and Residence of the Gaden Tripa (Gaden Trithok Khang) in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 8, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
