Accepting the staff during my Hossen ceremony, Shasta Abbey, circa 1980

Accepting the staff during my Hossen ceremony, Shasta Abbey, circa 1980

Bowing to Roshi Jiyu Kennett during my Hossen ceremony.

Bowing to Roshi Jiyu Kennett during my Hossen ceremony.

The novice monk in the meditation hall, 1979

The novice monk in the meditation hall, 1979

The senior officer, 1986

The senior officer, 1986

Robert at the lower goat house, early 80’s

Robert at the lower goat house, early 80’s

Keido Chisan Koho Zenji, Jiyu Kennett’s teacher, with President Eisenhower, circa 1959

Keido Chisan Koho Zenji, Jiyu Kennett’s teacher, with President Eisenhower, circa 1959

Following Jiyu Kennett during my lay term in 1977.  The Ketchimyaku ceremony is one of the five ceremonies that make up the week of Jukai.

Following Jiyu Kennett during my lay term in 1977. The Ketchimyaku ceremony is one of the five ceremonies that make up the week of Jukai.