On February 15, 2014, Abbot Gyokuko Carlson ordained Diana Shin’yu Vitells in a Shukke Tokudo ceremony. We welcome her as a novice monk.

Gyokuko and Shin’yu after the ceremony.

More photos:

   <– Waiting for the ceremony to start.

Beginning, wearing a kimono.  –>

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  <–Bows are made at three altars to express gratitude.

Asperge with pine branch  –>

<– Shaving the shura, the last part to be shaved
for the ordination.

Receiving the koromo, with assistance from Jyoshin Clay. –>

   <– Receving the kesa, the primary priest robe.

Putting on the kesa with help from Jyoshin.  –>

   <– Tying the kesa.

Receiving the begging bowl.  –>

    <– Receiving the precepts.

Congratulations.  –>

  <– Straightening the robes before the photo.

Teacher and student together.  –>

  <– Student with a very supportive family.

A hug from her husband.  –>

  <– The ordination altar after the ceremony.