Photo 11 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: on the left, Mongolian Gelug monks. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner

Photo 11 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: on the left, Mongolian Gelug monks. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner

Photo 11 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: on the left, Mongolian Gelug monks. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner

Photo 11 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: on the left, Mongolian Gelug monks. Cremation grounds outside of Ulan Bator in Mongolia. 13 April 2009. Photograph: C.Pleteshner