Dharamshala, Oct. 21 -- The 14th Dalai Lama attended a special long-life prayer ceremony, known as "Tenshug" in Tibetan, at the Main Tibetan Temple, Tsuglagkhang, in Dharamshala on Wednesday, as thousands of devotees gathered to pray for his good health and continued guidance.

The ceremony was jointly organised by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), Norbulingka Institute and Nepal Tibetan Lhamo Association, bringing together members of Tibetan performing arts and opera communities from India, Nepal and other parts of the world.

Tenzin Dhamchoe, a Tibetan community member from Los Angeles, California, described the ceremony as an auspicious occasion that brought together former and current members of TIPA, the Norbulingka In...