2006 Ordination

	The location of the ceremony was in the forest		The supplicant replies with the close support of her Kappiya [helper attendant] close by. Supplicant confidently takes her vows sealing her dedication to preserving, practicing, and teaching the Dhamma.
	The supplicant makes an approach in white with her robes to the teacher and asks three times to receive the robes, take refuges and the vows.		Then the teacher chants to her to seal these vows.
	They then leave and come back dressed in the robes		She is then introduced by her new name, in this case, Sister Khema, and gives her first official Dhamma talk.
	The teacher then gives them instructions		A friend and a relative looks on in support and congratulations! This wise Uncle from Virginia is a healer who practices meditation routinely in his life!
	The supplicant listens carefully		A congratulations, friendship, and alliance is given to Sister Khema by Dr. Otho Wingo, Head of Huna Research Organization in Cape Girardeau, MO. Just as with Buddhism, Huna is dedicated to World Peace through the development and understanding of the human mind. A 2006 alliance was formed to teach Meditation and to share in the training offered by this organization. This has been very fruitful for both groups.

September 7, 2006