The Dalai Lama at Home
TIME photographer James Nachtwey visit the Tibetan leader at his private residence in exile in Dharamsala, India
Morning Ritual
The Dalai Lama begins each day with prostrations to a statue of Buddha in his home.
Work Space
Though his government-in-exile serves as a rebuke to the Chinese presence in Tibet, the Dalai Lama encourages every possibility for dialogue with China.
The Flame Keeper
His Holiness is a strong advocate for all people's rights to basic freedoms of speech and thought, but holds that violence cannot solve any problem deep down.
Daily Reading
Though he is a spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama also holds a doctorate in philosophy. He rejects anything that has been disproved by scientific inquiry and dismisses Buddhist teachings not verified by science.
Vision
From his hilltop residence, His Holiness can see the Himalayan Valley that separates the Indian subcontinent from Tibet.
At Attention
Each day, during his walk from his home to his official office, the Dalai Lama is saluted by the sentries who guard him.
Hand to Hand
Outside his office, the Tibetan leader greets delegations of visitors who have come to pay their respects.
Teaching
During a teaching session, Buddhist monks study texts.
In Session
Among fellow Buddhists, the Dalai Lama delivers complex, analytical talks and wrestles with complicated doctrinal issues. When he finds himself in the wider world, he prefers to offer simply everyday principles that anyone, regardless of religion, might find helpful.
Commemorative Moment
On the 49th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising, His Holiness addressed a gathering at the official Tibetan temple in Dharamsala.
Among Supporters
The whole world stands to gain, the Dalai Lama has said, from a peaceful and unified China, "but genuine harmony must come from the heart. It cannot come from the barrel of a gun."
Listening
Buddhist monks listen to speeches on the 49th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule
Peace March
After the speeches, Tibetan monks and civilian refugees marched through India toward Tibet. The protesters carried a symbolic Olympic torch to protest the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
Prayer Flags
A monk adds a flag to the thousands that have already been tied at a Tibetan shrine in Dharamsala.
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