The Dalai Lama shares his teachings with thousands of people at Tsuglagkhang temple in the Indian hill town of Dharamsala during the full moon day of the fourth Tibetan month.

The day is considered the holiest in the Tibetan lunar calendar and the month marks the birth of Buddha, his attainment of enlightenment and his passing away.

According to his official website:

The Dalai Lama walked from the gates to his residence to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, to give a teaching by way of celebration.

As he made his way up the middle of the temple courtyard, he walked from side to side to greet and wave to people gathered there.

Upon arriving at the temple, he greeted Theravada monks who were seated next to the throne and in the front row of monks before it.

He paused from the steps to the throne for a moment of silent prayer, then ‘Heart Sutra’ was recited in Tibetan as he took his seat, followed by a mandala offering.