O-Bon Ceremony Photo Gallery

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	Rev. Suirin Witham ceremonially shaves Tessen Ericksen's head as Dainin Mican watches.
	Rev. Suirin Witham finishes the ceremonial shaving of Tessen Ericksen's head.
	Rev. Suirin Witham prepares to administer the kyosaku (stick of compassion) to Tessen Ericksen's shoulders as Dainin Mican watches.
	Rev. Suirin Witham administers the kyosaku to Tessen Ericksen's shoulder as Dainin Mican watches.
	Rev. Suirin Witham discusses the ceremony as Tessen Ericksen stands with his hands in gassho.
	Rev. Suirin Witham presents Tessen Ericksen with a new rakusu (vestment).
	Tessen Ericksen performs sanpai (deep prostrations) before the altar as Dainin Mican bows.
	Tessen Ericksen offers incense before Rev. Suirin Witham.
	Rev. Suirin Witham offers incense as Tessen Ericksen looks on.
	Tessen Ericksen and Rev. Suirin Witham prepare to do sanpai before the altar.
	Another view of Tessen Ericksen and Rev. Suirin Witham preparing for sanpai before the altar.
	The newly-ordained Rev. Tessen Ericksen is flanked by Rev. Suirin Witham (left) and Rev. Zenku Jerry Smyers (right).

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