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Flames visible through the openings of the painted cremation stupa — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Seated figure in saffron robes holding ritual objects beneath a pale canopy — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Robed figures arranging a yellow scarf above a photograph and ceremonial textiles — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Wide view of the decorated cremation platform surrounded by green mountains — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Attendants adjusting an ornate ceremonial crown and layered robes — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

SHAR MINUB INSTITUTE, KATHMANDU, NEPAL · JULY 31, 2014

Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation

Rows of seated attendees in maroon and saffron robes wearing white headbands — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Ceremonial gathering beneath a translucent canopy with richly colored ritual textiles — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Rows of attendees seated closely together during an outdoor Buddhist ceremony — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Ritual participants in warm-toned robes seated beside offerings and ceremonial objects — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Low tables arranged with ritual objects before a seated ceremonial gathering — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Ornate ceremonial structure framed by vivid textiles and floral decoration — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Close view of multicolored ritual ornament and layered ceremonial fabrics — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Attendees gathered beneath the canopy with hands raised in a shared ceremonial gesture — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Layered ceremonial decorations glowing in warm light beneath the canopy — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Ritual procession moving through the crowded ceremonial space — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Attendees seated in rows beneath the white canopy during the cremation ceremony — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Detailed view of gilded ritual ornament surrounded by saturated red and gold textiles — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Seen from behind, a robed participant faces the richly decorated ceremonial structure — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Soft-focus ritual scene framed by hanging fabrics and colorful painted ornament — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Close architectural detail of the painted ceremonial structure and fabric canopy — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Attendees in maroon and saffron robes gathered beneath the geometric canopy — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Painted ceremonial structure surrounded by draped fabrics, flowers, and ritual objects — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Wide view across the decorated ceremonial platform and seated gathering — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Close candid detail within the crowd during the outdoor ceremony — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Attendees and photographers gathered at the edge of the ceremonial space — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Layers of faces and cameras documenting the cremation ceremony — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Quiet portrait within the crowd under soft natural light — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Attendees watching attentively from beneath the broad canopy — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Ceiling pattern of the translucent canopy stretching above the gathering — Shar Minub Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal — July 2014 — Shamar Rinpoche - Shar Minub - Cremation — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

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