Jukai forCibyl Shinju Kavan and Michael Sojin Kip |
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Hogen and Chozen leading the Gatha of Atonement,a chant for the purification of past karma. |
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Chozen asperging Cybil as part of the purification of body, speech and mind. |
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Chozen asperging Kip. |
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After vowing to practice each precept wholeheartedly, the participants do a full bow to seal their intention. |
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The Rakusu, a miniature version of the Buddha's robe, is incensed before offering it to the Jukai particpant. |
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Cybil is listening to Hogen explain the signficance of her Buddhist name, 'Shinju', or ' Heart Jewel'. |
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Kip hearing the meaning of 'Sojin' , or 'Courageous Kindness' |
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August 2, 2006ng with Sangha members, friends and family. |