As new semester starts, IBC five sāmaṇera (a novice monk) vow to become bhikkhu (a fully ordained monk). Today (July 28, 2007) they take upasamapadā (higher ordination) ceremony at Wat Pali Lai, Patthalung, Thailand.

The five Bhikhhus are (from left to right): Ven. Kittipañño, Ven. Nathadhammo, Ven. Dhammatejo, Ven. Suthevo, Ven. Santacitto

Ven. Suthevo (Suthep, Thailand) and Ven. Nathadhammo (Karuna Priya, Bangladesh).

Ven. Dhammatejo (Dilokananda, Bangladesh) and Ven. Kittipañño (Guanji, China).

Ven. Santacitto (Karmananda, Bangladesh).

Every one is happy: all attachment have been shaved.

Sangha members at IBC bless them.

Repent what have done unskillfully in the past.

The higher ordination ceremony take place at the ordination hall in Wat Pali Lai, Patthalung.

Upajjāya (spiritual preceptor): Ven. Tanphrakru Kittivaraporn

sādhu! sādhu! sādhu!