Living Lotus Sangha practices the formal Soto Zen tradition.
Our teacher is Sensei Dean Williams of the Jijuyu-ji Zen Group
in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Meaning of Sangha:
The sangha embodies two qualities that are truly reliable. The first, direct
recognition of the absolute nature of mind, gives rise to the second, the
liberation of delusion, confusion and the poisons of mind--the root causes
of suffering. Those who possess these qualities, and fully understand and
uphold the vow of refuge, perceive and participate in life in a way that is
not at all ordinary. As true sangha members, they are dedicated to
refraining from harm and to helping others in any way they can. We can
depend on them as examples, as well as for leadership and guidance.
(Excerpt from "The Meaning of Sangha" by: Chagdud Tulka Rinpoche)
Our teacher is Sensei Dean Williams of the Jijuyu-ji Zen Group
in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Meaning of Sangha:
The sangha embodies two qualities that are truly reliable. The first, direct
recognition of the absolute nature of mind, gives rise to the second, the
liberation of delusion, confusion and the poisons of mind--the root causes
of suffering. Those who possess these qualities, and fully understand and
uphold the vow of refuge, perceive and participate in life in a way that is
not at all ordinary. As true sangha members, they are dedicated to
refraining from harm and to helping others in any way they can. We can
depend on them as examples, as well as for leadership and guidance.
(Excerpt from "The Meaning of Sangha" by: Chagdud Tulka Rinpoche)
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THE THREE TREASURES
Be one with the Buddha
Be one with the Dharma
Be one with the Sangha
THE THREE PURE PRECEPTS
Cease from evil (self-centered action)
Do only good (selfless action)
Do good for others (deep awareness of others in actions)
THE TEN GRAVE PRECEPTS
1. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the everlasting
dharma, not arousing the view of extinction is called the precept of not
killing.
2. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the ungraspable
dharma, not arousing the thought of gaining is called the precept of not
stealing.
3. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the dharma that
is free from attachment, not arousing the desire to attach oneself to
anyone is called the precept of not having sexual desire.
4. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the inexplicable
dharma, not speaking a single word is called the precept of not
speaking falsehood.
5. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the intrinsically
pure dharma, not being blinded by ignorance is called the precept of
not drinking intoxicating liquor.
6. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the flawless
dharma, not speaking of others' faults is called the precept of not
speaking of the faults of the four kinds of members (of a sangha).
7. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the
nondiscriminating dharma, not distinguishing oneself from others is
called the precept of not praising oneself nor slandering others.
8. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the dharma that is
the all-pervading true reality, not arousing greed is called the precept
of not begrudging (dharma or material).
9. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the egoless
dharma, not substantializing the ego is called the precept of not being
angry.
10. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the dharma that
is the single reality, not arousing a dualistic view of sentient beings and
buddhas is called the precept of not slandering the Three Treasures.
(Ten Precepts excerpt from "The Wholehearted Way" A Translation of
Eihei Dogen's Bendowa With Commentary by: Kosho Uchiyama Roshi.
Translated by: Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel Leighton).
Be one with the Buddha
Be one with the Dharma
Be one with the Sangha
THE THREE PURE PRECEPTS
Cease from evil (self-centered action)
Do only good (selfless action)
Do good for others (deep awareness of others in actions)
THE TEN GRAVE PRECEPTS
1. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the everlasting
dharma, not arousing the view of extinction is called the precept of not
killing.
2. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the ungraspable
dharma, not arousing the thought of gaining is called the precept of not
stealing.
3. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the dharma that
is free from attachment, not arousing the desire to attach oneself to
anyone is called the precept of not having sexual desire.
4. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the inexplicable
dharma, not speaking a single word is called the precept of not
speaking falsehood.
5. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the intrinsically
pure dharma, not being blinded by ignorance is called the precept of
not drinking intoxicating liquor.
6. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the flawless
dharma, not speaking of others' faults is called the precept of not
speaking of the faults of the four kinds of members (of a sangha).
7. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the
nondiscriminating dharma, not distinguishing oneself from others is
called the precept of not praising oneself nor slandering others.
8. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the dharma that is
the all-pervading true reality, not arousing greed is called the precept
of not begrudging (dharma or material).
9. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the egoless
dharma, not substantializing the ego is called the precept of not being
angry.
10. Self nature is wondrous and imperceptible. Within the dharma that
is the single reality, not arousing a dualistic view of sentient beings and
buddhas is called the precept of not slandering the Three Treasures.
(Ten Precepts excerpt from "The Wholehearted Way" A Translation of
Eihei Dogen's Bendowa With Commentary by: Kosho Uchiyama Roshi.
Translated by: Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel Leighton).
| Sojun Diane Martin and Zen Priest Dean Williams at Udumbara Zen Center, Jukai Ceremony 9/9/2006 |
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