Preparatory Classes
These classes follow the regular Saturday morning meditation service which is from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. These classes will follow the closing of the service shortly after 10:00 a.m.
Sat. Sept. 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Emily Martin (Minh Tăng) and Rev. Debbie Nelson (Minh Tánh) will give an overview of the purpose of and significance of taking Precepts & Vows
Sat. Sept. 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Scott (Minh Tự) and Sister Minh Bao will talk about the Four Noble Truths
Sat. Oct. 7 at 10:00 a.m.
Rev. River (Brother Yinxin) and Rev. August Jensen (Minh Nhẫn) will talk about the Noble Eightfold Path
These prep classes are recommended but not absolutely necessary for participating in the Taking Refuge in The Precepts & Vows Ceremony on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday October 15. The Precepts & Vows Ceremony sets an intention to follow the Buddha’s teaching and to do the best we can. This is a ceremony commonly taken over and over again, as we practice to be the best version of ourselves we can be. There is no passing or failing. There’s just doing our best to practice.
