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May 18, 2025 at Mission Mtn. Zen

  • Dec 2, 2025
  • 1 min read

Shukke Tokudo, Ordaination as Novice Soto Zen Priest

Sensei Zenku Jerry Smyers, Officiant

Katsuryu Bill Cooper, Recepient


It occurs to me that I don't have a picture of this important ceremony confirming my involvement in the Zen Way. Here, I'm receiving the robe of the Buddha from Sensei.


photo by Kushin J Parker
photo by Kushin J Parker


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