Taking Refuge in Buddhism
…o "Taking Refuge" entails the following: Novices must have their heads and moustache shaved and don saffron robes. After that, they must pay respect to their preceptor, in order to seek permission to be ordained …
…ovices in Buddhism, emphasizing the Taking Refuge ceremony. This involves shaving the head, wearing saffron robes, and seeking blessings from a preceptor. The novice engages in a chanting ritual, reaffirming thei…