Adulthood – Initiation Ritual for Men – Manhood – Breaking Dependence on the Symbolic Mother!
Initiation Ritual for Men - Breaking Dependence on the Symbolic Mother!
At the adulthood (manhood) initiation ritual for men, we thank the parents, the godparents and the society for the care we have received until now (see baptism). As an adult we have to stand up for the things we do, and we have to take the greatest possible responsibility in our role and situation.
To go out and kill the dragon.
Initiation Ritual for Men - Breaking Dependence on the Symbolic Mother!
We must break dependence on the symbolic mother in order to become men. All major transitions in life were accompanied by "rites of passage" in all societies, transition rituals designed to help people take the step over the threshold. The most well-known ritual, studied primarily by ethnologists, is the initiation ritual, in which young men are initiated into the secrets of tribal law and the secrets of sexuality.
They must leave their mothers and their homes, are withdrawn into the bush, symbolically devoured by a maternal monster and then initiated into the secret law of the tribe and religious traditions. When a young man has gone through this transition ritual, he is then a full member of the tribe; he is a man. In many tribes, those who are afraid or for some reason not initiated are said to be "he is not initiated, he is an animal," meaning that he has remained completely unconscious - he has not really taken the step to becoming a human being.
Preparation - Zen Intensive Retreat (24/7)
All sentient beings are sailing in a boat that is crossing the ocean. Man is one with the boat. The ocean is one with the land. Everything you see is in constant activity and motion. But, there is one thing alone that is majestic yet totally natural. All things rest within its embrace. Do you ever perceive this one unmoving thing? By understanding it, you reach the realm of freedom.
The confirmands have to complete a mountain week in the Honora Zen monastery beforehand.
Initiation Adulthood - Ceremony
Since there are no compulsory and complex rituals for the ceremony, the course of the adulthood initiation will be decided in consultation with you.
We would be happy to discuss your specific wishes regarding the duration of the ceremony, procedures, additional texts and free speeches with you personally.
The confirmands bow three times to the family, the godparents and the guests (representing society) to thank them for their care.
We will recite the “Logos of the Heart” and give a personal speech.
Location - The Whole World is one Flower
Switzerland & international: Whether in a castle, hotel, barn, on the mountain or outdoors, you decide on the location and type of ceremony that best suits you.
Non-Denominational - The church in one's own MIND and God in one's own SELF
The ceremony is non-denominational (-free), meaning members of all faiths are welcome. Prayers and rituals from different religions can be included in the ceremony according to your wishes.
Cost - Oblations for the Monk
You can have a say in the final donation. We would be happy to discuss the details in personal. The following applies as a guideline:
Ceremony: 800 CHF
+ Expenses (Reichenburg - Location - Reichenburg = ??? kilometers x 0.85 CHF/km)
+ Voluntary donation: ???
CHF final amount
Meditation - The Lions Roar
Monasteries are like furnaces that refine the ordinary person and transform him into an accomplished sage. Because gold is so highly valued in the world, people spare no expenses in their search for it. First mine the ore, then they melt it in a furnace.
Only through this process are they able to finally extract the pure gold from the other constituents. Likewise the Self-nature is innate within each of us. But if we do not undergo the process of cultivating the path it will be impossible to ever discover our true nature and thus transform ourselves from an ordinary person into an accomplished sage.
When the lions's roar echoes among mountains and rivers, the foxes and spirits lose their courage and flee.
