Cosmopolitan Zen Basics
Precepts Basics
with Ming Po Larry Matthews
Monday, August 31st
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET (New York)
Online
Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners curious about the ethical structure offered by the eleven precepts of SBLMS. Committing to living by the precepts is both part of the Eightfold Path and the Six Paramitas.
Participants will explore how the precepts function in daily life and how precepts are invitations rather than commandments by reviewing the precepts as practical insights.
This session also serves as an orientation for those interested in stream entry or Jukai. Offered four times a year, this program is part of the Cosmopolitan Zen Basics program that introduces newcomers to a variety of practice commonly used in our programs.
Cosmopolitan Zen Basics is open to anyone.
There is no fee for this event. A donation is requested.
About Ming Po Larry Matthews
Rev. Ming Po Larry Matthews, a Dharma Teacher and Certified Mondo Facilitator, has been instrumental in developing our Sangha by continuing to bring Jun Po Roshi’s Mondo Facilitation to many. He is an active board member as the Treasurer of SBLMS. Ming Po previously served as the Shuso, the head student monk for SBLMS.
Class Outline
How Precepts function in daily life
Invitations rather than Commandments
Practical insights and understanding
Gateway to stream entry (Jukai).
