Usually people have their Public Ordinations within the context of a long Ordination Course in Spain, or at one of Triratna's UK based retreat centres. Saddhayu's Private Ordination, where he was given his name by his Private Precepter Mokshananda, was held during a retreat for Spanish speakers at Ghuyaloka in Spain. He then flew back to the UK for his Public Ordination here at Windhorse. This was an unprecedented event in the history of Windhorse:evolution, and of great significance. Taking place, as it did, in the middle of our warehouse beneath the Stupa, the central spiritual focal point for the whole business. A Public Ordination formerly welcomes an individual into the Triratna Buddhist Order, in this case directly in front of his friends and 'kalyana mitras' (his spiritual mentors). The ordinands new name is publicly announced for the first time, verses of acceptance and vows in relation to ordination are recited. They then receive a 'Kesa'(a strip of cloth signifying being part of the Order) from a Public Precepter, in this instance from Padmavajra. By this simple act did Saddhayu (whose name means 'a life of faith') join the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2005. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
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| The Ordination platform |
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Saddhayu with his 'Kalyana Mitras'
(l) Jnanaketu & (r) Vilasavajra |
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Saddhayu making the three traditional offerings
( a flower, candle and incense) |
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| Saddhayu reciting his vows and verses of acceptance |
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| Being ritually cleansed |
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| before receiving his Kesa |
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| Saddhayu with some Spanish speaking friends |
With thanks to Saddhayu for providing these photographs of his Ordination,
that was obviously of such personal significance to him.
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