Early morning being led to the Abbot's quarters
Symbolic offerings being made by the senior Chanzo
Rato monastery officials lead the new Khen Rinpoche to the temple
Having made prostrations at the door of the temple, Khen Rinpoche walks down the center row of Rato monks
Khen Rinpoche making offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
then upon making three prostrations before the image of the Buddha, he prays...
The new Khen Rinpoche approaches throne
Offers a Khata to the Abbot of Ganden Jangtse Monastery
Monks offer white scarves, even the little ones...
Representative of His Holiness makes symbolic offerings
Upon the throne
Lunch is served !!
