Photo 10 of 12. At Mongolian Guru Deva Rinpoche’s cremation on 13 April 2009, those paying homage and respect were (proximally) divided into two separate groups: to the right, secular attendees including the Mongolian political class. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner

Photo 10 of 12. At Mongolian Guru Deva Rinpoche’s cremation on 13 April 2009, those paying homage and respect were (proximally) divided into two separate groups: to the right, secular attendees including the Mongolian political class. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner

Photo 10 of 12. At Mongolian Guru Deva Rinpoche’s cremation on 13 April 2009, those paying homage and respect were (proximally) divided into two separate groups: to the right, secular attendees including the Mongolian political class. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner

Photo 10 of 12. At Mongolian Guru Deva Rinpoche’s cremation on 13 April 2009, those paying homage and respect were (proximally) divided into two separate groups: to the right, secular attendees including the Mongolian political class. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner