Merit Review
The Hair Cut and Head Shave Ceremonies
The International Dhammadayada Ordination Program
On Sunday February 20th, 2011
The International Dhammadayada Ordination Program
On Sunday February 20th, 2011
Mr. Howard McCrary in the Hair Cut Ceremony at Dhammakaya Temple
The Sacred Hair Cut Ceremony of the international ordinands
In the Main Chapel.
The ordinands lined up to meet their parents
For the Hair Cut Ceremony
At the back of the Main Chapel in Dhammakaya Temple
Their parents were waiting for the ceremonies peacefully.
The Hair Cut Ceremony
Their parents and the congregation came to this ceremony together.
The Hair Cut Ceremony of the IDOP Special generation
The smiles of men who are rich of merit from different nationalities and races
I am an international ordinand named Howard McCrary
I can touch of love and good-willing from Dhammakaya Family.
Dhammakaya Family
Even though I travelled so far, people here impressed me.
The atmosphere of the Hair Cut Ceremony of the international ordinands
The congregation cut the ordinands’ hair together cordially
Both Thais and foreigners were very happy in this merit
The golden long hair were cut a little in each time
Rejoice in everyone’s merit
The ordinands held the container with the big lotus leaves for putting down their hair
The Head Shave Ceremony of the international ordinands
The teaching monks from Dhammakaya kindly participated in this ceremony
The ordinands lined up to meet their parents
For the Hair Cut Ceremony
At the back of the Main Chapel in Dhammakaya Temple
Their parents were waiting for the ceremonies peacefully.
The Hair Cut Ceremony
Their parents and the congregation came to this ceremony together.
The Hair Cut Ceremony of the IDOP Special generation
The smiles of men who are rich of merit from different nationalities and races
I am an international ordinand named Howard McCrary
I can touch of love and good-willing from Dhammakaya Family.
Dhammakaya Family
Even though I travelled so far, people here impressed me.
The atmosphere of the Hair Cut Ceremony of the international ordinands
The congregation cut the ordinands’ hair together cordially
Both Thais and foreigners were very happy in this merit
The golden long hair were cut a little in each time
Rejoice in everyone’s merit
The ordinands held the container with the big lotus leaves for putting down their hair
The Head Shave Ceremony of the international ordinands
The teaching monks from Dhammakaya kindly participated in this ceremony
Mr. Howard McCrary in another view
He sings the “Change the world” song
The teaching monks were shaving the ordinands' heads
This ceremony would free the ordinands from some concerns
The Head Shave Ceremony of IDOP Special generation
Another view that impresses the seers
He sings the “Change the world” song
The teaching monks were shaving the ordinands' heads
This ceremony would free the ordinands from some concerns
The Head Shave Ceremony of IDOP Special generation
Another view that impresses the seers
And inspires them to follow this pure way
The Head Shave Ceremony
Even if you are far away,
When your merit yields fruit,
You will reach here anyway
The Head Shave Ceremony
Even if you are far away,
When your merit yields fruit,
You will reach here anyway
The ordinands’ faces were bright after finished shaving their heads
The golden light was shining bright,
The international ordinands were shining the Dhamma light,
All ordinands will make the world bright by Dhamma light
Once in my life
A man like me…Howard McCrary
Once in my life
I reach the final of my journey…it is to be ordained.
In this ceremony I can touch of love and good-willing
Very, very special from Dhammakaya Family
All ordinands appreciated the special chance given by Luang Phaw
We are the Dhamma Warriors
All ordinands would like to share and rejoice in your merit
Be happy very much
The IDOP Special generation
The IDOP Change the World
The international ordinands were shining the Dhamma light,
All ordinands will make the world bright by Dhamma light
Once in my life
A man like me…Howard McCrary
Once in my life
I reach the final of my journey…it is to be ordained.
In this ceremony I can touch of love and good-willing
Very, very special from Dhammakaya Family
All ordinands appreciated the special chance given by Luang Phaw
We are the Dhamma Warriors
All ordinands would like to share and rejoice in your merit
Be happy very much
The IDOP Special generation
The IDOP Change the World
