Disciples of Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, at his cremation ceremony bringing materials to build Stupa, Sikkim 1958. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche performing rituals at Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche's funeral, Sikkim 1958. Stupa, after his cremation, containing the relics of Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, the greatest Tibetan spiritual luminary of the 20th century, Sikkim 1958. Photographer: Sonam Gyatso Thartse Ken Rinpoche. pic: /www.himalayanart.org
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