Face to Face Ceremony

Following a tradition that dates back to the Buddha’s time, each year the Deer Park fourfold Sangha has a 3-month Rains Retreat. The monastic brothers and sisters use this time to deepen their practice. The Rains Retreat begins with two ceremonies. The second is the Face-to-Face Ceremony, also known as Ceremony of Requesting Refuge. We are happy to share this ceremony with you.