ELMONT, Nassau County (WABC) — The Dalai Lama will appear for a prayer service on Thursday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, Nassau County.

From 9 a.m., a long life puja was offered for the Buddhist leader.

NewsCopter 7 was over the arena at around 6:30 a.m. and hundreds of people were already lined up to get in.

The prayer is offered by the Tibetan community of New York and New Jersey as well as other communities in the Himalayas.

The Dalai Lama underwent knee surgery last month and was staying in a hotel in New York City, according to his representatives.

During his recovery, he also spent time in Syracuse.

LIRR has added additional stops at Elmont-UBS Arena and Woodside for the event.

Between 6:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., 21 Main Line trains also stopped at Elmont-UBS Arena and/or Woodside.

9 eastbound trains add a stop at Elmont-UBS Arena
5 westbound trains add a stop at Elmont-UBS Arena
1 eastbound train with additional stop in Woodside
2 eastbound trains also offer a stop in Woodside and the Elmont-UBS Arena.
4 westbound trains also offer a stop in Woodside and the Elmont-UBS Arena.

Most morning eastbound and westbound Hempstead Branch trains already have a scheduled stop at the Elmont-UBS Arena.

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