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Photos from a
Ground Blessing Ceremony
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On June 30th, 1999,
Sangha members gathered at Chapin Mill for a ground blessing ceremony.
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Led by Ralph Chapin, the ceremonial procession winds its way around the millpond...
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...and up towards Fox Ridge.
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Roshi Bodhin offers a sprig of wildflowers. |
Sangha members make offerings at the site of the future retreat center.
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Roshi Kapleau makes the final offering with the help of Sangha children.
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From left to right, standing: Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede,
Catherine Carlson, Sensei Lawson Sachter,
Sensei Sunya Kjolhede, Ralph Chapin.
In front: Roshi Philip Kapleau.
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