On October 10, U Goenka's remains were ceremoniously brought to Mandalay. They were then driven in a procession to Dhamma Mandapa, located in the downtown area. Following are photographs that show this event.
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| The vehicle that carried the ashes is gilded to look like a golden duck, shown arriving at the center |
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| A photograph of the women's side of the Dhamma Hall. Burmese nuns meditate in the front row, while lay yogis (wearing the brown and white thawbet) meditate behind them. |
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| Men sit meditating in the front of the Dhamma Hall |
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| A senior assistant teacher from the center speaks to local news crews |
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| S.N. Goenka's good friend Sitagu Sayadaw was charged with the scattering of the ashes. |
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| Monks gather before a a large photo of S.N. Goenka covered in garlands. The photo was taken by Snow Aye in Mumbai. |
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