After eight years of absence, Abbot RuZheng will host the Five Precepts Ceremony to BWNC students who are qualified! This is a rare opportunity and worthwhile to sign up for!

"If someone says that the precepts are a kind of chain, then it locks the feet that are inclined to sin, and spreads the wings of kindness and compassion." 

"If someone says that the precepts are fresh air, then it must use the precepts as a boat to cross the river of heated anger." 

"After crossing the river of heat anger, I strive to reach the other shore of clear understanding and mindfulness. 

I repeat it thousands of times and tens of thousands, to row in the only direction in my heart." 

~By Master  Zhenru's "Si He Ji" "Precepts" - Boat, 

https://lotus.zhen-ru.org/collections/151-320 

Let us follow Master and Teacher, leverage precepts as a boat to cross the river of heated anger, and row hard to Buddhahood.

Date/Time: 3/2/2024 Saturday, 14:00 - 17:30 PST

Location: BWNC Center, 1338 Ridder Park Drive San Jose CA, 95131

Eligible Participants: Lamrim students from the Virtuous Deeds Classes and above.

Suggested studies:

(1) Lamrim​ "The Excellence of Precepts" P195, P282-283

(2) Lamrim "Four Causes of Violating the Precepts" P195 L9

Registration before  2/29 midnight:  http://tinyurl.com/42u6a6va 

Other relevant reminders will be added later.

If you have any questions, please contact the volunteers of the BWNC Five Precepts Support Group 

Regards, 

BWNC Five Precepts Support Group