We're delighted to announce the public ordination of Colum Lavelle at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre on 3rd January 2016.
He becomes Sthirabandhu - a Sanskrit name meaning 'He who is an unwavering kinsman'.
Public preceptor Arthapriya
Private preceptor Alokavira
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
Pictures by Mahasiddhi.