Dalai Lama Returns to Ladakh After Two-Year Absence
His Holiness the Dalai Lama commenced a 45-day sojourn in Ladakh on July 12, 2025, marking his first visit to the region in two years. This eagerly awaited trip follows the cancellation of his planned 2024 visit.
The spiritual leader will spend time resting and recuperating after a period of travel and engagements. A series of public teachings are also scheduled throughout his stay.
His itinerary includes a visit to the Zanskar region, a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Local religious leaders expressed immense joy at his return, having renewed the invitation following the earlier cancellation.
The Dalai Lama’s teachings will focus on core tenets of Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing compassion and inner peace. These teachings are expected to draw large crowds from across the region and beyond.
This visit holds immense significance for the Ladakhi people, providing spiritual guidance and bolstering the region’s cultural identity. The Dalai Lama’s presence continues to be a source of inspiration and hope for many.
