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lay ordination jukai |
The Way of the Teacher does not require one to go into homelessness or resign the world unless one feels called upon to do so; but the Way of the Teacher requires each individual to free themselves from the illusion of self, to cleanse the heart, to give up the thirst for pleasure, and lead a life of righteousness. — Shakyamuni Buddha
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Lay ordination in The Zen Society, The Order of The Great Lights, involves a lifelong commitment to the practice and realization of the Dharma of Freedom and Authentic Spirituality within the context of the life of the householder.
Any formal student of Seijaku Roshi who has been a practicing member for a
period of time and is participating in the
Monastery at the level of Temple Benefactor may take up the question
of lay ordination (sewing a raksu) with Roshi.
Lay ordination involves receiving The Precepts and Dharma name
transmission, and denotes a serious commitment to serve the Sangha
(Community), live the Enlightened Way, and support the vision of
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