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Sāmaṇeras Guṇavīro, Tissaro, and Ṭhitasukho -
Bowing to The Preceptor -
Taking the 3 Refuges and 10 Precepts -
The new novices make their offerings in their new robes -
The anagārikas go to change into their new robes -
The formal request for the going forth -
Anagārikas Jeff, Dorian, and Hector - Ready to take on the Brown Robes -
Tarps protecting unsealed concrete -
New sign - showing extent of work still to be done in 2017 -
Basement shrine room -
Kitchen clean-up after mid-night tea -
Kitchen clean-up after mid-night tea -
Meditation Hall set-up for ceremonies to consecrate the Buddha image -
Quan Yin being placed -
Zafu stuffing party