NOTICE FROM JUNDO: IT'S JUKAI TIME .... AGAIN!

[Dojin]

Re: NOTICE FROM JUNDO: IT'S JUKAI TIME .... AGAIN!

i just want to say that rowan explain it perfectly it is very individual for every one.

one of my favorite quotes is

" Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. " - Buddha.

Gassho, Dojin.

[Jundo]

Re: NOTICE FROM JUNDO: IT'S JUKAI TIME .... AGAIN!

I just wanted to add a "DITTO" to everything Jinho said in the last two posts.

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Definitely good to hear others chime in on this one. I think my main thing about jukai is that I'm used to deciding for myself what I feel or how I interpret anything spiritual. So in joining a particular faith there's certain things that one has to accept ( or at least should), otherwise what's the point?

Dave

Hi Dave,

My experience at Treeleaf (and other zen sanghas) is that one is very much encouraged to decide for oneself. The preparation for Jukai specifically involves alot of discussion and thought about each precept so each person comes to a personal understanding (very much NOT an understanding from someone else, although one may choose to agree with and adopt an understanding expressed by one of the writers we will read in the required and suggested readings). In last year's discussion there were many different interpretations/applications expressed by the sangha members.

Anyway, I guess I am trying to say that, IMHO, zen is NOT about blindly accepting someone else's supposed orthodoxy.

thank you for your time,
Jinho

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I just recently joined the zendo and would have loved to be a part of the jukai ceremony but I am deploying to Kuwait for 5 months and will not be able to get away. I will continue to keep in touch with the sangha as often as I can. Leaving for 5 months was one of the reason's for my finally joining Treeleaf.

gassho,
david

Greetings Dave,

The Jukai ceremony is completely on-line but most people participated live (that is, we were all watching participating at the same time) however, Jundo is happy to make arrangements if people need to do the ceremony at a different time/day. Jundo is very flexible about these things. So if you woulld like to receive Jukai with Treeleaf this time, it can be worked out.

gassho,
rowan/jinho

[T.L.Wolf]

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And welcome David

[T.L.Wolf]

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I have to get in line with Dave. Commitment can be scary. And since I tend to have so little time to myself, I've noticed a rising trend of selfishness in my life which scares me more. I believe that dedicating the time to participate in Jukai and Ango, for me, will help to provide a wonderful and much needed antidote.
Gassho,
T

[Shonin]

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Nice to have ya with us either way, David. : )

Dave

Re: NOTICE FROM JUNDO: IT'S JUKAI TIME .... AGAIN!

I just recently joined the zendo and would have loved to be a part of the jukai ceremony but I am deploying to Kuwait for 5 months and will not be able to get away. I will continue to keep in touch with the sangha as often as I can. Leaving for 5 months was one of the reason's for my finally joining Treeleaf.

gassho,
david

[Shonin]

Re: NOTICE FROM JUNDO: IT'S JUKAI TIME .... AGAIN!

Definitely good to hear others chime in on this one. I think my main thing about jukai is that I'm used to deciding for myself what I feel or how I interpret anything spiritual. So in joining a particular faith there's certain things that one has to accept ( or at least should), otherwise what's the point?

Dave

[Shinko]

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I would like to take refuge and to receive jukai.

All of my life I too have shirked "commitment" on things that truly matter. The Precepts matter, and it's time for my spoken (and unspoken) vow to keep them!

- Gassho -

Linda W

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Basic Training is a monastic experience ... in camouflage, with live fire practice.

We have more than one Sangha member who is a Buddhist in the military. You are offering your time and efforts, and putting yourself at risk, for the public good, in order to keep millions of people safe. So long as you are doing so, in my view, you are in keeping with the Precepts ... and that is the heart of Jukai.

Gassho, Jundo

PS - For those in our Sangha who do not know, we did have wide discussion in preparation for our last Jukai regarding Buddhists in the military ... and I am sure the subject will come up again for our next Jukai. It is a subject where life, and the Precepts, provide few clear answers ... and also perhaps no greater example of being willing to give of oneself for the protection of others.

Dear Jundo,

Thank you for this information. I work with both military and police services as a psychologist and struggle with the many precepts issues that arise given my role. It will be very helpful to learn how to negotiate through these dilemma without compromising the intent of the precepts. Sometimes I think I'm just trying to find a convenient interpretation; yet I also feel strongly about what I do as my livelihood.

gassho,
Ly

[Jundo]

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I wish I could take the jukai this time around, but I'll be spending 9 weeks down in GA for Basic Training. Best of luck to you all though.

Basic Training is a monastic experience ... in camouflage, with live fire practice.

Stay safe. Stay in touch when and as you can. I will add a hope for your well being in the dedication for our August Zazenkai.

We have more than one Sangha member who is a Buddhist in the military. You are offering your time and efforts, and putting yourself at risk, for the public good, in order to keep millions of people safe. So long as you are doing so, in my view, you are in keeping with the Precepts ... and that is the heart of Jukai.

Gassho, Jundo

PS - For those in our Sangha who do not know, we did have wide discussion in preparation for our last Jukai regarding Buddhists in the military ... and I am sure the subject will come up again for our next Jukai. It is a subject where life, and the Precepts, provide few clear answers ... and also perhaps no greater example of being willing to give of oneself for the protection of others.

Re: NOTICE FROM JUNDO: IT'S JUKAI TIME .... AGAIN!

I wish I could take the jukai this time around, but I'll be spending 9 weeks down in GA for Basic Training. Best of luck to you all though.

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Jukai has been on my mind alot recently. It's a funny thing with me though. I feel almost a fear of commitment is the best way to describe I believe.

I enjoy sitting. I haven't found anything in the Way so far that doesn't sit well or resonate with me.

I think of buying some more reading materials, making my mini-zendo area a bit nicer. I plan on things like setting up an altar, buying a decent zafu/zabuton set, sewing my rakusu( am excited about it really..all of it..maybe even exhilerated? ).

I'm turning into a zazen junkie. Am sooo close to sitting proper burmese it almost makes me wanna weep with joy.

Then I think, " Where is all this coming from because i'm not even sure I am taking my precepts even if I plan on taking part in the jukai study and am actually supremely excitable in regards to the upcoming ango."

*shrugs* Anyone else felt/feel like that?

_/_ evad

All the time! :lol:

I just finished my rakusu for jukai in August at Upaya. It had to be the most obsessive thing I've done - suits my nature. :roll:

As for burmese position: when I first sat with a sangha, most folks knew I am Burmese so every time the group leader gave instructions on the burmese style to a new member, everyone would laugh because there I sat with my knees up at my ears! ops:

It's terrific to have a space to practice in. We no longer have a living room/dining room. It's the home zendo. I just love it around this time of day when the sun floods in and makes the pine floors glow. At about 3 PM, the sun glances off the little red glass piece embedded in the wood buddha on the altar.

hmmm... if I go and sit now... :!:

Ly

Re: NOTICE FROM JUNDO: IT'S JUKAI TIME .... AGAIN!

Jukai has been on my mind alot recently. It's a funny thing with me though. I feel almost a fear of commitment is the best way to describe I believe.

I enjoy sitting. I haven't found anything in the Way so far that doesn't sit well or resonate with me.

I think of buying some more reading materials, making my mini-zendo area a bit nicer. I plan on things like setting up an altar, buying a decent zafu/zabuton set, sewing my rakusu( am excited about it really..all of it..maybe even exhilerated? ).

I'm turning into a zazen junkie. Am sooo close to sitting proper burmese it almost makes me wanna weep with joy.

Then I think, " Where is all this coming from because i'm not even sure I am taking my precepts even if I plan on taking part in the jukai study and am actually supremely excitable in regards to the upcoming ango."

*shrugs* Anyone else felt/feel like that?

_/_ evad

Hey, it ain't fattening, won't cause cancer, it's way low cholesteral - so what's the problem anyway, IMHO hope you enjoy it while it lasts.

cheers,
rowan