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Essential Conduct Practicing in a Community (Sangha) carries with it certain responsibilities. It is important that the proper environment be continually actualized for the practice of the Buddha Way, to which we have dedicated our lives. To this end, we renew our commitment to right conduct by endorsing the following statement: Statement of the Right Conduct Pine Wind Zen Center/Jizo-an Monastery is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for the practice of the Buddha Way.  The ground for right conduct is the practice of the sixteen Bodhisattva Kai or Precepts, which are: The Three Treasures (Refuges) •I take refuge in Buddha-Nature.  Be one with the Buddha, the awakened nature of all beings. •I take refuge in The Dharma.  Be one with the Dharma, the ocean of wisdom and compassion. •I take refuge in The Sangha.  Be one with the Sangha, the community of those living in harmony with all Buddha's and Dharmas. The Three Pure Precepts •Do not intentionally commit evil (to practice not-knowing thereby giving up fixed ideas about the Self and the Universe) •Do good (to bear witness to the joy and suffering of the world) •Do regular acts of goodness for you and others (to effect the healing of myself and others) The Ten Grave Precepts •Do not intentionally or with malice kill (recognizing that I am not separate from all that is) •Do not steal (being satisfied with what I have) •Do not be greedy (encountering all creations with respect and dignity) •Do not tell a lie with the intention of deceiving another for personal gain (listening and speaking from the heart) •Do not be closed-minded or ignorant (cultivating a mind that sees clearly) •Do not talk about others’ faults and errors. Do not blame or shame (unconditionally accepting what each moment has to offer) •Do not elevate yourself and put down others.  Always be humble (speaking what is perceived to be the truth without guilt or blame) •Do not be stingy (using all of the ingredients of my life) •Do not indulge anger (transforming suffering into wisdom) •Do not speak ill of the Three Treasures (honoring my life as an instrument of peacemaking) Zendo Etiquette for All Please remove your shoes before entering the Zendo. Please do not bring a bag, purse, or pocketbook; a watch, timepiece, or cell phone into the Zendo. Please do not wear jewelry that might disrupt the serenity of the Zendo. Please enter quietly—do not disturb the serenity of the Zendo. Once inside the Dharma Hall please stay inside. Please open and close doors quietly. Gassho (Prayer Hands) facing the altar and Bow. Go to your seat and then facing your seat, bow before taking your seat. Never directly cross the Zendo, walk only along the parameter with you hands in Gassho (Prayer Hands). Whenever the Roshi enters enters the Dharma Hall we Gassho (Prayer Hands) and bow. When meditating, please sit still, and please do not move about. Social conversations with others are prohibited while in the Dharma Hall. Do not change seats except during walking meditation. Exit the Zendo to go to the restroom only during walking meditation or an emergency and always quietly. Always—Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.   The Zen Society 2004 © All rights reserved	What's Happening Monthly Calendar Community Our Teacher Sangha News Zen Life Counseling Wednesday Evening  Zen Chat Zen-Buddhist Teachings Zen-Buddhist F.A.Q Zen Practice Being at Pine Wind Essential Conduct Zendo Etiquette Ceremonies Weddings Funerals Memorials Blessings    SeijakuRoshi.org Roshi's Writings Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change "I am your friend and my love for you goes deep. There is nothing I can give you which you have not got, but there is much, very much, that, while I cannot give it, you can take…" Pine Wind Zen Center Jizo-an Monastery 863 McKendimen Rd. Shamong, NJ  08088 609.268.9151