Long and formal were the farewells , thrice ended and thrice renewed .<br>The Seeker -- he who had invited the lama to that haven from far-away Tibet , a silver-faced , hairless ascetic -- took no part in it , but meditated , as always , alone among the images .

Based on that paragraph can we conclude that this sentence is true?
It was difficult to say goodbye.


 * Yes;
 * It's impossible to say;
 * No;