Monks, disciples mourn in silence for Thich Nhat Hanh

Since early morning, monks and disciples have gathered at Tu Hieu Pagoda in Hue to pay respect for late Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

Before Thich Nhat Hanh was put into the casket, his monks and disciples went to see him for one last time.

His funeral would last seven days as a silent meditation course. The pagoda has asked visitors to pray in silence.

Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world's most influential Buddhist figures, passed away at 12 a.m. Saturday, aged 95.

Monks and disciples wear their appropriate attires and masks while paying respect to their late Master. Thich Nhat Hanh, considered the second most influential Buddhist leader in the world after the Dalai Lama, studied and practiced Zen Buddhism from 1942.

At 8 a.m. Sunday, his body is moved to the Full Moon Meditation Hall to be put into the casket.

A nun cries as she watches Thich Nhat Hanh's body being put into the casket.

Monks and disciples pray at the Full Moon Meditation Hall.

After around 30 minutes, Thich Nhat Hanh's body is put inside the casket at the Full Moon Meditation Hall.

After his cremation, expected to take place on January 29, his Śarīra would rest at the Tu Hieu Pagoda and other Plum Villages of the world.

Due to the Hall's limited space, hundreds of monks and disciples gathered outside of it to watch the ceremony through LED screens.