An important part of our preparation for Jukai at Treeleaf is the study of the bodhisattva precepts. We take 4 months to slowly read different takes and explanations on each precept, ponder them and engage in discussion on them as a sangha. It is essential that we come to a personal understanding of the precepts before we can wholeheartedly commit to them.

Throughout these 4 months, the shusos that assist and guide the precept study also offer monthly talks on different aspects of practice and the role the precepts have in it.

During this second month of our Ango practice period, we go through the second, third and fourth of the ten grave or fundamental precepts, namely, refraining from stealing, refraining from misusing sexuality and refraining from lying.

The Precept Shuso for October is our senior priest, Shinshi, who is offering a dharma talk on the topic of “Living in Generosity in Today’s World“. The talk is accompanied by a live discussion on Zoom

The Dharma Talk and Precept Discussion will take place on Saturday, October 18th at 5 pm CET. The event takes place in our Treeleaf Meeting Room, is open to everyone, is offered at no cost and will be recorded for later viewing. It will also be streamed lived on YouTube for anyone that cannot join the Zoom room. For local times for this event, please check the Practice Calendar.