An
Ordination in the Soto Zen Tradition
March 21, 1979
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Three bows of farewell are offered before placques reading "Parents" and "Monarch" (worldly leadership) |
and to long supportive friends |
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The Hodoshi, Precepts Teacher Kurita Roshi, ex-Chancellor of Komazawa University, officiates |
Noda Daito Roshi, Godo or Training Master at Sojiji, and Dai-En's Lineage Master, is assisted by the late Rev. Kojun Kurita |
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The great honor and responsibility of receiving the Buddha's novice robe. |
Noda Roshi about to present the Buddha's bowls |
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Feasting with guests and parish members who will help support the training of the novice |
Living quarters, formerly a soy sauce vat |