Monthly Bodhisattva Precept Study Group
Co-led by Chris Fortin, Sue Moon, Alan Block, Jaune Evans
The first segment of the Bodhisattva Precept Study Group, Aug–Dec, is complete. It was an intimate and lively sharing and reflecting on the precepts in our everyday lives. The second segment begins Jan. 15. Everyone is welcome, and this is a good time for newcomers to join in.
The meetings take place on the third Wed of every month, 5-6:30, before dharma seminar, at the regular meeting place at the CCC in Tiburon. You can bring your dinner and eat in the break before seminar, which begins at 7:00.
- January 15: Overview/Review and "Not to kill but to nurture life"
- February 19: "Not to steal but to receive what is offered as a gift"
- March 18: "Not to misuse sexuality but to be caring and faithful in intimate relationships"
- April 1: "Not to lie but to be truthful."
- May 13: "Not to intoxicate with substances or doctrines but to promote clarity and awareness"
- June 17: "Not to speak of others' faults but to speak out of loving kindness"
We hope that those who want to participate will commit to attending as often as you can. (We know not everyone will be there every time.)
We will send out encouragements and readings between each meeting, so be sure to come to the first meeting — and if you're new but aren't able to attend the first meeting, let us know and we'll add you to the email list. You can email Jaune at jauneevans@me.com.
The series of sixteen meetings is divided into three segments, Aug-Dec (Refuges and Three Pure Precepts); Jan–June (first five Clear Mind Precepts); Aug–Dec (last five Clear Mind Precepts).
You can commit to just one segment, if not the whole series. For more information and background, you can take a look at Shohaku Okumura’s Living By Vow or Dale Wright’s The Six Perfections.
The study group is offered freely, and we are always grateful for Dana contributions.
We look forward to offering this study of the heart of our lineage and practice together and to being with all of you.
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Header image: Kano Motonobu, Eight Views of the Xiao-Xiang Region (Shosho Hakkei), first half 16th century. Hanging scroll: ink on paper; with ivory rollers. Photo credit: Yale University Art Gallery.
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