Kōkai Kent Rutter
6 Mondays, November 4 - December 9, 6:30-8:30 pm, led by Kōkai Kent Rutter with 12 members of HZC.
The practice of Zen allows each of us to sit upright in the middle of our life as it actually is. When we glimpse our true relationship with all beings, this naturally leads to an ethical way of life.
What are basic Zen ethics? The Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts offer an exploration of interconnectedness and mutual ethical responsibility.
This is an Intermediate Level class, open to intermediate and advanced practitioners. If you are interested in the class and not sure whether it’s right for you, please reach out to Kent, or to Stephen.
Each class includes 25 minutes of meditation, study, and discussion. Participants are requested to use either of two texts: Being Upright, by Tenshin Reb Anderson (copies are available at the Center for purchase) or Waking Up to What We Do, by Diane Rizzetto (copies are available online and will possibly be available at the Center). Each class begins with meditation.
Kōkai Kent Rutter is a lay-ordained senior member of Houston Zen Center. He is also an attorney.
Class 1 November 4: Introduction: Refuges and The Three Treasures. Class leaders: Hōdō Zack Becker & Musō Constance Braden.
Class 2 November 11: Respect All Life: The precepts Do Not Kill and Three Pure Precepts. Class leaders: Jika Gayle Klaybor & Hekisan Daniel Davison.
Class 3 November 18: Be Generous: The precepts Do Not Steal and Do Not be Spiritually or Materially Avaricious. Class leaders: Shōhō Daniel Zamora & Ryūsan Michael Robinson.
Class 4 November 25: Honor the Body and Mind: The precepts Refrain from Intoxicants and Do Not Misuse Sexuality. Class leaders: Jigetsu Bob Vogler & Kōmyo Brandon Perry.
Class 5 December 2: Embody the Truth: The precepts Do Not Lie and Do Not Slander. Class leaders: Meiya Sally Muñoz & Yōshun Marcos Martinez.
Class 6 December 9: Reflect the Interdependence of All: The precepts Do Not Elevate Self Above Others and Do Not Harbor Ill Will. Class leaders: Shindō Neely Atkinson & Gyōun Matthew Sullivan.