8.30am, Tuesday 28th February 2023. Appointment Ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting, Robina, Gold Coast.
Esteban Monti was appointed as an Officer in the Australian Army Reserve, in the role of military Buddhist Chaplain.
In this public commissioning event, Esteban's family, friends and supporters gathered to celebrate his achievement and commitment to serve the country.
QSA heartily congratulates Esteban.
Above, Esteban receiving his Certificate of Appointment.
... and doing his Oath holding the Dhammapada.
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In the group picture below, Esteban is flanked by his beautiful family - Anna, Francesco, Mario, Santiago and Magdalena.
Venerable BomHyon Sunim was the Buddhist religious VIP specially invited by Australian Defence Force to officiate the occasion.
In red blouse is Carol Hogarth, Esteban's chaplaincy team leader at Gold Coast hospitals. Michael and John are two military Christian Chaplains from South Queensland who came in support.
As one of QSA's registered Buddhist chaplains, Esteban practises in the Tibetan and PureLand traditions. He will continue with his voluntary Buddhist in-patient chaplaincy and group meditation services for patients and staff at Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital. He also conducts meditation and chaplaincy at Richmond Fellowship Queensland.
Reach him or view his profile HERE.
Congratulations!!! Most auspicious!