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At Home with The Dalai Lama

Indian photographer Raghu Rai visits Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, at his temple

Raghu Rai The Dalai Lama in his residence. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai The Dalai Lama talks with delegates from Vietnam. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai A view of ever growing McLoed Ganj (upper Dharamsala). The Dailai Lama's temple sits at the top with his palace just beyond it. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai The Dalai Lama gives statues of Buddha to delegates from Vietnam. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai The Dalai Lama greets visitors. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai Visitors who have come to listen to The Dalai Lama's teachings. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai Portrait of the Dalai Lama in his residence. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai Outside the Dalai Lama's temple. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai The Dalai Lama delivers lecture. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai The Dalai Lama during a lecture. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

Raghu Rai The Dalai Lama. Dharamsala, India. 2015. © Raghu Rai | Magnum Photos

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The one who describes himself as ‘just a simple Buddhist monk’ lives in a heavily guarded hilltop compound in the Dharamsala suburb, in India. It is very rare for outsiders to be allowed into his private quarters where he sleeps and meditates.