Being Upright Zen Meditation and Bodhisattva Precepts,9781930485013

Being Upright Zen Meditation and Bodhisattva Precepts

by Anderson, Reb
ISBN13: 9781930485013
ISBN10: 1930485018
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-09-05
Publisher(s): Rodmell Press
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Summary

Being Upright takes us beyond the conventional interpretation of ethical precepts to the ultimate meaning that informs them. Reb Anderson first introduces us to the fundamental ideas of Zen Buddhist practice. Who was Shakyamuni Buddha and what was his central teaching? What does it mean to be a bodhisattva and take the bodhisattva vow? Why should we confess and acknowledge our ancient twisted karma? What is the significance of taking refuge in Buddha, dharma, and sangha? The author explores the ten basic precepts, including not killing, not stealing, not lying, not misusing sexuality, and not using intoxicants. A gifted storyteller, Anderson takes us to the heart of situations, where moral judgments are not easy and we do not have all the answers. With wisdom and compassion, he teaches us how to confront the emotional and ethical turmoil of our lives.

Author Biography

Reb Anderson moved to San Francisco from Minnesota, in 1967, to study Zen Buddhism with Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who ordained him as a priest in 1970. Since then, Reb has continued to study at San Francisco Zen Center, which includes Beginner's Mind Temple at The City Center (San Francisco), Green Dragon Temple at Green Gulch Farm (near Muir Beach, California), and Zen Mind Temple (Carmel Valley, California). Reb served as abbot from 1986 to 1995 and is now a senior dharma teacher.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xv
Receiving the Precepts: The Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony
1(6)
Entering Buddha's Way: Dependent Co-arising
7(6)
Paying Homage: The Bodhisattva Vow
13(8)
Renunciation: Letting Go of Attachments
21(7)
Confession: All My Ancient Twisted Karma
28(5)
The Sixteen Great Bodhisattva Precepts: The Teaching of the Two Truths
33(7)
The Three Refuges: The Body of Buddha's Mind
40(7)
The Three Pure Precepts: The Shape of Buddha's Mind
47(6)
The Abode and the Source: Embrace and Sustain Forms and Ceremonies
53(17)
Practicing and Being Practiced: Embrace and Sustain All Good
70(7)
Taking Self and Others Across: Embrace and Sustain All Beings
77(6)
The Ten Grave Precepts: The Activity of Buddha's Mind
83(5)
Let the Buddha Seed Grow: Not Killing
88(12)
The Suchness of Mind and Objects: Not Stealing
100(11)
Nothing Is Wished For: Not Misusing Sexuality
111(11)
The Dharma Wheel Has All-Inclusively Turned: Not Lying
122(15)
Everything Is Inviolable: No Intoxicants
137(11)
The Same Path: Not Speaking of Others' Faults
148(11)
Not an Inch of Ground: Not Praising Self at the Expense of Others
159(9)
One Hundred Grasses: Not Being Possessive
168(7)
Oceans of Magnificent Clouds: Not Being Angry
175(10)
Virtue Returns to the Ocean: Not Disparaging the Triple Treasure
185(10)
Blood Vein: Face-to-Face Transmission
195(8)
Notes 203(9)
Appreciations 212(3)
About the Author 215(1)
From the Publisher 216(2)
Index 218

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