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Taking the precepts

LittleBenBuddhaLittleBenBuddha
edited November 2010 in Buddhism Basics
I will finally be taking the precepts on July 3 at the Toronto Zen Centre, after 10 years of studying the dharma in private (I have not joined a sangha because I have moved around so much, but I did one retreat years ago in the U.S.). I will post my observations after the ceremony.

Any posters out there who have taken the precepts, I would like to hear your views on the experience.

Comments

  • BrianBrian Detroit, MI Moderator
    edited June 2005
    Here are my experiences :)

    Welcome to our site. Best of luck to you and please share your experiences with us! :thumbsup:
  • LittleBenBuddhaLittleBenBuddha
    edited June 2005
    Thanks, Brian...I'm also happy to answer any questions your members may have about my decision to take the precepts.

    Nice site btw - I just found it today.
  • coolbird_1coolbird_1
    edited November 2010
    I have taken the eight precepts before. they are not so bad, especially if you don't think about them. just go through your day normally.
  • CloudCloud Veteran
    edited November 2010
    By taking the precepts, you mean doing so publicly before a monk, right? Many Buddhists "take the precepts" every day as a reaffirmation of their intentions, since it's really an internal commitment regardless of ritual or ceremony.
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