Being Upright : Zen Meditation and the Bodhisattva Precepts - Reb Anderson

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Being Upright

Zen Meditation and the Bodhisattva Precepts

By: Reb Anderson

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Paperback | 5 September 2000

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Being Upright takes us beyond the conventional interpretation of ethical precepts to the ultimate meaning that informs them. Reb Anderson first introduces us to the fundamental ideas of Zen Buddhist practice. Who was Shakyamuni Buddha and what was his central teaching? What does it mean to be a bodhisattva and take the bodhisattva vow? Why should we confess and acknowledge our ancient twisted karma? What is the significance of taking refuge in Buddha, dharma, and sangha? The author explores the ten basic precepts, including not killing, not stealing, not lying, not misusing sexuality, and not using intoxicants. A gifted storyteller, Anderson takes us to the heart of situations, where moral judgments are not easy and we do not have all the answers. With wisdom and compassion, he teaches us how to confront the emotional and ethical turmoil of our lives.

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"Being Upright is a much-needed book that provides a solid basis for upright practice. Its very language is upright." - David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B.

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Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
Receiving the Precepts: The Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony	p. 1
Entering Buddha's Way: Dependent Co-arising	p. 7
Paying Homage: The Bodhisattva Vow	p. 13
Renunciation: Letting Go of Attachments	p. 21
Confession: All My Ancient Twisted Karma	p. 28
The Sixteen Great Bodhisattva Precepts: The Teaching of the Two Truths	p. 33
The Three Refuges: The Body of Buddha's Mind	p. 40
The Three Pure Precepts: The Shape of Buddha's Mind	p. 47
The Abode and the Source: Embrace and Sustain Forms and Ceremonies	p. 53
Practicing and Being Practiced: Embrace and Sustain All Good	p. 70
Taking Self and Others Across: Embrace and Sustain All Beings	p. 77
The Ten Grave Precepts: The Activity of Buddha's Mind	p. 83
Let the Buddha Seed Grow: Not Killing	p. 88
The Suchness of Mind and Objects: Not Stealing	p. 100
Nothing Is Wished For: Not Misusing Sexuality	p. 111
The Dharma Wheel Has All-Inclusively Turned: Not Lying	p. 122
Everything Is Inviolable: No Intoxicants	p. 137
The Same Path: Not Speaking of Others' Faults	p. 148
Not An Inch of Ground: Not Praising Self at the Expense of Others	p. 159
One Hundred Grasses: Not Being Possessive	p. 168
Oceans of Magnificent Clouds: Not Being Angry	p. 175
Virtue Returns to the Ocean: Not Disparaging the Triple Treasure	p. 185
Blood Vein: Face-to-Face Transmission	p. 195
Notes	p. 203
Appreciations	p. 212
About the Author	p. 215
From the Publisher	p. 216
Index	p. 218
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