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In a process developed at the time of the Buddha, a robe will be flipped in three steps so the natural dye settles evenly on the cloth. This rotation also prevents "racing stripes" as dye drips down the sides. -
The robe is refolded over the clothesline in the second stage of flipping to avoid drip marks and ensure even color saturation. -
In the third stage of flipping, the dye is massaged into the cloth with the hands so that it remains in the center of the robe. -
Dressed in his triple robe set, Dhammavaro, center, receives his monk ordination from Luang Por Pasanno in the presence of the Abhayagiri monastic community on May 17, 2020. -
With his head freshly-shaved and robes newly-dyed, Dhammavaro prepares to approach his Preceptor with his requisites and an offering of gifts while his parents Don and Terri look on. -
Newly-ordained monk Tan Dhammavaro bows to Luang Por Pasanno, his Preceptor. -
Ven. Dhammavaro poses with his triple robe set - the sabong at his waist, the jiworn across his upper body, the sanghati over his left shoulder. Multiple dyeings yielded a rich brown color distinct to madrone trees and thus unique among Buddhist monks. -
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