The ceremony begins at a simple altar. Kyogen presides, assisted by Kakumyo (left) and Domyo (right) (Back to News)

Joe Niski, now Jow Shisei Niski, receives his Dharma name. (Shisei means "to seek the truth.")

From left to right: Domyo, Shisei, Kyogen.

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Group photo. New lay disciples are wearing white katas.

From left to right: Kakumyo, Joe Shisei Niski, Sylvan Genko Rainwater, Kyogen, Oliver Ha'an Young, Faddah Yuetsu Wolf, Domyo.

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