Buddhist ceremony [1999]

Phithi Oupasombot (an ordination of Buddhist monks) of Pha Khampome Piyasilo (Phongsavanh) of Vat Saen Sukharam (shaved head on the left) and three unidentified monks on the 79th Birthday celebration of Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam in 1999, under Pha Khamchan is a preceptor, Pha Bunthan Punyakamo, Abbot of Vat Pa Phon Phao Vanaram is the right-hand prayer and Pha Chantharin Chinnathammo, Abbot of Vat Phu Khwai Phokharam is the left-hand prayer. This photograph represents the two prayers ask Antarayikadhamma (eight conditions that disqualify one for monk-hood, usually chanted for monk’s ordination) from two newly ordained monks in front of the Sangha at the Sim. Chromogenic print.