2006 MOUNTAIN SEAT CEREMONY

On April 2, 2006, Nelson Foster stepped down as Diamond Sangha teacher. Michael Kieran became the new teacher, in a ceremony known as the Mountain Seat ceremony. Here are a few pictures of the event. Click on the small picture to view the full-size photo.

	The sangha assembles for the ceremony
	Nelson Foster offers incense
	Nelson and Michael
	Michael receives a gift from Aitken Roshi
	Shosan opens
	Shosan
	The reception
	Potluck buffet—onolicious!
	At the party afterwards: singing on the lanai
	Aitken Roshi, the old boss
	Nelson Foster
	Michael Kieran and his wife, Teresa Vast

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