Precepts are sets of injunctions, guideposts or standards of conduct that practitioners of Zen seek to live by. As part of the Jukai Ceremony and the Ordination Ceremony to become a Hollow Bones Priest, committing to live by the precepts provides a guide to the Hollow Bones dharma teachings in daily life. Familiarizing oneself with these commitments through daily intention and practice is a necessary step in deepening ones path of awakening beyond zazen and Mondo Zen Facilitation.
The structure of this training is richly textured to support inter-subjective learning. The training includes:
- Weekly practice modules. Work with one precept each week through video lectures, readings, online discussion and embodied practice.
- 90 minutes real-time sessions – once a month with faculty
- Individual monthly meetings with a Hollow Bones Zen priest mentor