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Profession of Novice Monastic Vows (사미 스님) Ceremony
April 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Freewill OfferingJoin the WLHZ Sangha as we conduct a Profession of Vows Service for Sister Yeon An. Sister, who currently serves as a Haengja will be professing Ten Precepts as a Sami Sunim. The Sangha is overjoyed to celebrate this wonderful occasion. The service begins at 10:00am, and includes a reception at 12:00pm. Located at the Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut.
Sister Yeon An (Lotus of Ardency) 연안행자 Sister Yeon An began her Buddhist practice in the early 1990’s. She professed Three Refuge and Five Precepts Vows within the White Lotus Haven Zen of Connecticut sangha in 2019, and Haengja vows in 2021. Sister Yeon An serves as a Dharma Mentor/Teacher within the Buddhist Association of the United States (BAUS) Prisoner Correspondence Course. Gentle strength, resiliency, and kindness are the fruits of her practice life, which she selflessly shares with others.