Buddhist ceremony [1963]

The ordination ceremony at Vat Nong Sikhounmeuang in 1963. Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachittoof Vat Sean was the preceptor. This photo shows that Sathou Nyai Mao Manivangso, the Abbot of Vat Xiengthong (right) and Sathou Maha Khemang, the Abbot of Vat Sibounheuang (left), asked Antarayikadhamma (a dangerous Dhamma for ordination) to a novice who would be ordained to be a monk.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.