> Thanks for positioning these five precepts. I understand they are > Buddhist guidelines. Zen forms part of Buddhism, so the link with > Zen becomes visible. > > But doesn't Zen emphasize other aspects, like focussing on what we > do, even the simplest things?
(( I don't understand this statement, Zen is everything in life, so how can it not include the simple things such as smelling a rose ?)) In that respect, are the five percepts > essential for Zen? I mean, Zen puts the emphasise on other aspects. (( If we follow the precepts our lives become wholesome, our minds are at peace, and other aspects are able to be focused upon because we are not causing harmful karma effects to deal with as often. )) > Let me ask a question to the group: can one practise Zen and not > follow the five percepts? (( If your intent is pure and your actions are in order to help others along the path, a precept could be broken. Eventually the precepts will keep themselves with practice.)) > And, Jacqueline, I do agree with you that following these five > precepts would be very difficult. I wish you all the strength! ((Thank you !)) ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Would you Help a Child in need? It is easier than you think. Click Here to meet a Child you can help. http://us.click.yahoo.com/sTR6_D/I_qJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
