Somehow it is insufficient for me to describe it as a religious ceremony. That seems to limit it to something mundane in this current day and age.
Perhaps it is like Death-Birth, a visible mark of change, so that ancient and precious Compassion and Wisdom may continue to manifest in this living body. And thereafter I may pass it on to benefit others through my thoughts, words, and deeds.
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit"
-- John 20:21-22“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit"
