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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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The Heart of Being: Living the Zen Precepts

The Heart of Being: Living the Zen Precepts

Loori, John Daido
Maezumi, Taizan

Paperback

Religion General Buddhism

Publisher Price: $21.95

PREORDER - Expected ship date January 19, 2027

ISBN10: 1645475751
ISBN13: 9781645475750
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: Jan 19 2027
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.81
Language: English
Zen master John Daido Loori's unique examination of the Buddhist precepts, the significance of their invocation in ceremonial settings, and their relevance for both modern practitioners and as general ethical guidelines.

Starting on the Zen path is a commitment to living a new way. In this handbook to the Buddhist precepts that guide Zen living, Loori shares Master Dogen's time-honored instructions about the precepts and discusses the ethical significance of the Zen vows that reflect the Buddha's teachings on a wide range of social and moral issues, whether for formal Zen training or as guidelines for living an enlightened life. A question-and-answer section is provided as well to clarify the practical applications of the precepts in the context of day-to-day life.

While Loori's detailed explanation of the precepts is rooted especially in the practices of the Mountains and Rivers Order that he led for many years, his presentation and commentary reflect the relevance of the precepts for any practitioner of Buddhism. He details:

- jukai, the ceremony of initiation;

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