Uposatha practice at Treeleaf?

[Khalil Bodhi]

Rev. Jundo,

That is wonderful! I think it would be great if we took up the practice of ryaku fusatsu.

[Sekishi]

Thank you Jundo, this is wonderful!

Deep bows,
Sekishi

[Jundo]

The wording of the Precepts in Nebraska is a little different than the wording we typically use here for Jukai and such ... but the words are just words.

Gassho, J

[Kokuu]

This is lovely, Jundo. Thank you. Do you think we could develop a Treeleaf version of the ceremony using our wording?

Gassho
Kokuu

[Jundo]

This is lovely, Jundo. Thank you. Do you think we could develop a Treeleaf version of the ceremony using our wording?

Gassho
Kokuu

I do not feel that we will do this ceremony on a large scale, as I am for less is more in ceremony. In my view, every day is the "new moon" and we silently recite the Precepts in our heart, and every moment of Zazen is the "full moon" where there is not a Precept to break.

However, if your circle would like to recite and Practice so, you have my full and boundless support! Please develop a "Treeleaf version" for us.

Gassho, J

[Kokuu]

However, if your circle would like to recite and Practice so, you have my full and boundless support! Please develop a "Treeleaf version" for us.

Jundo

I would very much like to do that, with the input and support of Sekishi and everyone else in the circle. Could you please email a copy of the Jukai ceremony (or link to where it is here) and I can adapt the wording used there?

Gassho
Kokuu

[Kokuu]

Here is a rough first draft based on liturgy from the Treeleaf Jukai ceremony if anyone would like to make suggestions/comments. I wasn't sure whether or not to include The Heart Sutra.

Gassho
Kokuu

RYAKU FUSATSU
full moon precepts ceremony

On The Precepts
The Great Precepts of Gautama Buddha were kept by all Buddhas; they were transmitted from Buddha to Buddha, and they were received by Ancestor after Ancestor. Our great Master, Gautama Buddha, transmitted the Precepts to Master Maha-kasyapa; Master Maha-kasyapa transmitted the Precepts to Master Ananda, and the Transmission of the Precepts has continued in this way, passing from orthodox successor to orthodox successor in one line.
Now, we/I reaffirm our/my commitment to the Precepts to return the profound benevolence of Gautama Buddha. We/I trust this to be the true reception of Gautama Buddha's wisdom and life. Respectfully following the approval of Gautama Buddha, we/I would like to devote ourselves/myself to the Precepts and confess.

Verse of Atonement
All harmful words, thoughts and acts ever committed by me since of old
On account of beginingless greed, anger and ignorance
Born of my body mouth and mind
Now I atone for them all.

Four Vows (x3)
To save all sentient beings, though beings numberless
To transform all delusions, though delusions inexhaustible
To perceive Reality, though Reality is boundless
To attain the Enlightened Way, a Way non-attainable

The Three Refuges
Respectful devotion to Buddha, Respectful devotion to Dharma, Respectful devotion to Sangha.
Devotion to Buddha, the Supreme One; Devotion to Dharma, the Supreme Purity & Teaching; Devotion to Sangha, the Supreme Community.
Perfect devotion to Buddha, Perfect devotion to Dharma, Perfect devotion to Sangha.

The Three Pure Precepts
Today I reaffirm my commitment
To seek as I can, in this body and life, to avoid doing harm
To seek as I can, in this body and life, to live in a healthful and helping way, doing good
To seek as I can, in this body and life, to live for the benefit of all sentient beings.

The Ten Fundamental Precepts
Today I reaffirm my commitment
I. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from the killing of life
II. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to live in generosity and refrain from taking that which is not given
III. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from misusing sexuality and all desire
IV. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from false and malicious speech
V. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from intoxication in its many forms
VI. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from unconstructively criticizing the errors and faults of others
VII. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from praising oneself and judging others
VIII. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from stinginess in bestowing the Buddhist Teachings and all precious things
IX. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from all anger
X. To seek as I can, in this body and life, to refrain from disparaging the Three Treasure, Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

Dedication

Buddha Nature pervades the whole universe, Reality, existing right here - now:

In reaffirming our/my commitments to the precepts we/I dedicate our/my sincere efforts to:
• Shakyamuni Buddha Honored One; the Historical Buddha and Teacher …
• To the all-pervading and everlasting Three Treasures:
• To all Arhats and Bodhisattvas-Mahasattvas and their relations throughout the dharma worlds

May our/my sincere vows to accomplish and live the Enlightened way be realized together.

ø All Buddhas throughout space and time
ø All Bodhisattvas-Mahasattvas
ø Maha • Prajna • Paramita

[Sekishi]

Amazing. Thank you Kokuu!

Gassho,
Sekishi

[Mp]

Amazing. Thank you Kokuu!

Gassho,
Sekishi

I agree Kokuu ... Wonderful stuff. =)

Gassho
Shingen

[Khalil Bodhi]

Kokuu,

Well done!

Gassho,

Mike

[Kokuu]

Thank you, folks, but the words were already there. I just cut and pasted.

Gassho
Kokuu

[Joyo]

I"m joining too.

Gassho,
Joyo

[Sekishi]

See the instructions I posted earlier to join the new group. Just a few notes about the "group" system:
1. Posts need to be under 1000 characters (so SOME of us need to talk less - Sekishi).
2. Posts in the group do not appear in the "New Posts" list (you actually need to go to the group to see them).
3. Groups are not accessible in apps such as Tapatalk (at least not that I found).

Do please join in and help us decide on when we will practice, and what the particular format will be.

Gassho,
Sekishi

[Amelia]

Yes, thanks, Kokuu. This is worth copying into my chantbook.

Gassho

[Nengyo]

I guess I'll join this group. Seems like an appropriate practice for Ango.