Leh, Jul 13: The 14th Dalai Lama is expected to stay for a month-long visit, residing at the Shiwa Tsel Phodrang in Leh. He will rest and acclimatize for several days due to the high altitude.
While no public engagements are explicitly noted for July 13, his itinerary for the visit includes planned teachings on ‘The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’ on July 24–25 and an Avalokiteshvara Empowerment on July 26 at the Shiwatsel Teaching Ground, as well as a trip to Zanskar later in July.
Mid-to-Late July 2025: Public engagements begin after acclimatization. Specific dates for teachings or public talks in Leh are not yet detailed, but the Ladakh Buddhist Association has indicated he will participate in programs. A visit to Chokhang Vihara monastery and Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School is planned.
Late July 2025: A tentative trip to Zanskar, a remote region known for its ancient Buddhist monasteries, is scheduled, though exact dates remain unconfirmed. The visit is significant for its spiritual and cultural importance to the region’s Buddhist community.
August 2025: The Dalai Lama is expected to continue engagements in Ladakh, potentially including teachings or ceremonies, and may extend his stay beyond the initial 45 days, as he has done in past visits.
Specific dates and topics for teachings have not been confirmed, but there is a possibility of religious teachings following his return from Zanskar.
The Dalai Lama is expected to participate in public events, including interactions with religious and cultural organizations. The LBA and other local groups are preparing for large gatherings expected for related events.
No specific events are listed for August, but his 2023 visit included teachings on Gyalsey Thokme Sangpo’s 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva and an Avalokiteshvara Initiation, suggesting similar activities may occur.
The Dalai Lama has been visiting Ladakh almost annually since the 1980s, and his teachings are a central event in the region’s religious calendar. This year’s visit carries added emotional weight as Buddhist communities begin a year-long celebration honouring his decades-long contribution to global peace, compassion, and interfaith harmony.
This year’s visit is expected to be particularly poignant as preparations begin for what is being described as a “year of gratitude and celebration” in honour of His Holiness’s lifetime of spiritual leadership and commitment to peace.
Recognizing the Dalai Lama’s advanced age he turned 90, the LAHDC and other stakeholders have prioritised his health and comfort. Enhanced medical, security, and logistical arrangements have been put in place for the duration of the stay.
