His Holiness Goes to Washington
The Dalai Lama arrived in the U.S. capital, where he will begin a trip through the country, on Feb. 17.
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The Official Photo
The meeting with the President, held in the Map Room, not the Oval Office, was closed to the press, but the White House released this frame to the media.
White Stuff
After his meeting with the President, the Tibetan spiritual leader emerged to speak to the press, pausing to touch the snow that had gathered on the bushes outside the White House.
Snow Flurry
After touching the snow, the Dalai Lama grabbed a handful and tossed it into the air.
Footwear
Some would say that His Holiness was not properly dressed for Washington in February.
Presser
The Dalai Lama told members of the media that he and Obama discussed human rights and the promotion of religious harmony.
Close-Up
In his comments to the press, the Dalai Lama said he was happy with his visit with the President, but he chided China for what he called its "childish" and "limited" approach to greater rights for Tibet.
On Scene
During the Tibetan spiritual leader's visit, many of his supporters gathered outside the White House.
At the Hotel
The Tibetan spiritual leader was greeted by members of the Tibetan community outside the Park Hyatt Hotel, where he is staying while in Washington.
Cheers
More than a hundred people greeted the spiritual leader at the hotel.
Traditional
He was welcomed with sweet rice by the crowds at the hotel.
Guiding Light
According to White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, the President "stated his strong support for the preservation of Tibet's unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights for Tibetans in the People's Republic of China." China has strenuously objected to the meeting.
SOURCE: TIME Magazine
