Cremation of Buddhist monk Thich Naht Hanh - in pictures


  • Buddhist monks attend the cremation of Thich Nhat Hanh in Hue, Vietnam. AP Photo
    Buddhist monks attend the cremation of Thich Nhat Hanh in Hue, Vietnam. AP Photo
  • The renowned Zen master died at the age of 95 in Hue. AP Photo
    The renowned Zen master died at the age of 95 in Hue. AP Photo
  • Buddhist monks stand by the cremator. AFP
    Buddhist monks stand by the cremator. AFP
  • A Buddhist monk takes photos of lotus flowers by the cremator. AFP
    A Buddhist monk takes photos of lotus flowers by the cremator. AFP
  • Buddhist monks pray with torches during the cremation ceremony. AFP
    Buddhist monks pray with torches during the cremation ceremony. AFP
  • Thich Nhat Hanh was one of the world's most influential and prominent religious leaders. AFP
    Thich Nhat Hanh was one of the world's most influential and prominent religious leaders. AFP
  • Buddhist followers walk by the convoy carrying the coffin of Thich Nhat Hanh. AFP
    Buddhist followers walk by the convoy carrying the coffin of Thich Nhat Hanh. AFP
  • A Buddhist follower holds a portrait of Thich Nhat Hanh. AFP
    A Buddhist follower holds a portrait of Thich Nhat Hanh. AFP
  • Monks and followers pray during the funeral. AP Photo
    Monks and followers pray during the funeral. AP Photo
  • Monks and followers trail behind the coffin. AP Photo
    Monks and followers trail behind the coffin. AP Photo