Ordination

This is the day of our monk ordination. I was a bit nervous and excited but the ceremony turned out to be quite quick and painless. We even shared some joy and laughter.

This is the moment in the ceremony when a series of critical questions are asked to the monks-to-be:

Do you have leprosy?

Are you free from government service?

Are you a human being?

etc.

Here we are, fully equipped monks. 2 sets of robes, a bowl and a sitting cloth.

This is called Pindabata(alms round). It's when the monks go out into the village every morning to receive food offerings from the villagers.