Monks in a procession led by H.E. Abbots of Drepung Gomang and Drepung Loseling, H.E. Khensur Rinpoche, Settlement's Kungo la, chanzoes, khangtsen representatives, all monks at the side of the path with folded hands, pay their last respect and reverence to the departed spiritual teacher, the 78th abbot, His Eminence Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Samten. the procession circumambulates the prayer hall temple before leading towards the site of the cremation ceremony. The last rites with prayer sessions were held at the courtyard of the prayer hall temple on the morning of 14th January, attended by H.E. Khen Rinpoche of Drepung Gomang and Drepung Loseling, H.E. Khensur Rinpoche, Settlement Officer, chant masters, discipline head, tulkus, geshes and monks of this monastery. The mortal remains of His Eminence Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Samten, the 78th abbot of the monastery who left for heavenly abode on 11th January 2022 were escorted to the prayer hall temple with prayer services and placed on his throne as per religious customs and tradition. 
