RESOURCES
Kyojukaimon (The 16 Bodhisattva Precepts)
There is no specific text we are using for precept study, however, it can be very helpful to read commentary on the precepts. Here is a list of books and resources:
Recommended Books
- Waking Up to What you Do by Diane Eishin Rizzetto
- Mind of Clover by Robert Aiken
- Being Upright by Reb Anderson
- The Heart of Being by John Daido Loori
Our Founder Kyogen Carlson on the Precepts
Applying the Precepts to Sangha Connection, from Dharma Rain Zen Center
REFLECTION PRACTICE
Morning Practice: Either first thing each morning or early in the day, simply read the Precepts. Do not try to analyze them. Simply read and allow the words to wash over you.
Evening Practice: Either before evening zazen or sometime after dinner, deliberately recall the events of the day, beginning with getting up in the morning. Don’t analyze the events, but simply notice points of contraction as you recall the events of the day. You may notice tension, “flinching” or other body sensations that indicate contraction. You might also notice points of relaxation and ease as your reflect. This is not a practice of judging “good” or “bad”. Just notice. This usually takes 10-30 minutes. As you become accustomed to the practice, the time needed usually decreases.