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Meet Sravasti Abbey’s New Anagarikas

Meet Sravasti Abbey’s New Anagarikas (en Español)

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September 8 was a very auspicious day as Lisa Perry from Australia and Jon Owen from Connecticut took the 8 precepts as part of their journey in considering ordination. The traditional head shaving took place, and Ven. Chodron gave a beautiful teaching on the importance of keeping precepts and the rarity of the opportunity to be able to do so. Both have joined the Abbey community for at least the next year. We welcome their wonderful enthusiasm for the Dharma and their noble aspirations.


The nuns of the Abbey shave Lisa’s head first while
we all chant the Buddha’s mantra.


Ven. Jampel shaves Jon next.


Lisa and Jon with the Medicine Buddha
just before the ceremony. The Buddhas
are smiling!


After requesting Ven. Chodron to give them the 8 precepts, Lisa and Jon escort the monastics to the Meditation Hall.


Ven. Chodron removes the final tuft of Lisa’s hair as a symbol of Lisa’s commitment to subdue attachment to worldly life.


The final tuft of hair is cut from Jon’s head as he reflects on the determination to attain enlightenment.


The new anagarikas with their preceptor.


The Sravasti Abbey community is growing!
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