July 2023 Okesa Ceremony
downloadOrdinands (right front):
- Kaizan "Doug Jacobson"
Ordinees (center back):
- Myo Jo Ji Shin "Don"
Don would like to thank:
Ancestors, Doug, Family, Friends, Jikoji, ZenKei Sangha, and Zoom.
Description of a general okesa ceremony:
From the Sanskrit "Kashaya," a rectangular, patched robe made and worn as monks have done since the Buddha's time. It encircles the body and is draped over the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder uncovered. It is given to a new priest during the priest ordination ceremony.
Transcript of ceremony:
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