Buddhist ceremony [1962]

The ordination ceremony at Vat Saen Sukharam in 1962.Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam is the preceptor, Sathou Ounheuan Hasapanyo from Vat Nong Sikhounmeuang is the right-hand prayer and Sathou Maha Anourath Phouttharakkhito from Vat Xiengthong is the left-hand prayer. This photo shows that the right-hand and the left-hand prayers asking Antarayikadhamma (dangerous Dhamma for ordination) with the novice who will ordain to be monk.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.