'My ordination as a Theravada Buddhist monk celebrated at the Myanmar monastery in Malden. The photo was taken during the ritual at the moment I requested formally to wear the saffron robe of a monk. The photo is of an important cultural occasion to show the various religious beliefs among the American-Chinese community. The monkhood occasion is also a merit-sharing day to offer thanks to my parents. Pictured, from left to right: Fred Chin (monk), my mother Lorna Chin (in red), my father Kyin Wain Chin (in white shirt), Alan Chin (older boy against the wall), Alex Chin (young boy wearing a hat).'
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