Five Buddhist Precepts for Ethical Living - Sunday Online Class Series
With Laura Jomon Martin and Darah Shonin Ashton
October 17 - November 21, 2021
The heart of our practice is zazen (meditation) and ethics. The ethical foundation of Zen Buddhism is the Five Precepts. We uphold the Precepts through active and ongoing work in our life. The Five Precepts are:
- I vow not to kill, but to cherish all life.
- I vow not to steal, but to respect the things of others.
- I vow not to lie, but to speak the truth.
- I vow not to misuse sexual energy, but to be respectful in mind and action.
- I vow not to misuse drugs or alcohol, but to keep the mind clear.
For more about the precepts, please click here.
Everyone is welcome to attend these classes, whether you have already taken the precepts, are considering taking the precepts, or you are simply curious about the ethical guidelines that rest at the foundation of our practice.
This series will include readings, contemplations, practices, online discussion, and experiences concerning the Five Precepts.
The Five Precepts are received at a ceremony before the community as a way to seal our commitment and receive community support for our intentions. If you are interested in receiving the Precepts, please contact the Director of Training.
Zoom link will be sent prior to the first class.
Cost: Free, donations welcomed. Suggested donation $50 ($10/class).
About the Leaders
Laura Jomon Martin
Laura Jomon Martin has been practicing Zen since 2004 and in 2016 was made a Dharma Holder. Her career has been in social work since 1993, primarily in community mental health, and she is currently an LCSW in private practice, and a teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, certified through University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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Darah Shonin Ashton
Darah Shonin Ashton has been practicing Zen since 2009 and was made a Dharma Holder in 2019. She served on the ZCO Board of Directors for 6 years and is the current Treasurer. She also works as a Chiropractor and is the mother of a grown son and daughter.
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