Buddhist ceremony [1961]

The ordination ceremony at Vat Xieng Mouane Vajiramangalaram in 1961. The Sangharaj Dhammayana Mahathera (Bounthan Boupharat) Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram is the preceptor, Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvara Mahathera Abbot of Vat Khili is the right-hand prayer and Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam is the left-hand prayer. This photo shows that the novice standing and waits for his right-hand and left-hand prayers come to ask Antarayikadhamma (dangerous Dhamma for ordination) from him.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.