Zenmoon is associated with Zenways. Zenways activities are carried out under the auspices Taking refuge in the Buddha Refraining from: |
These Precepts provide an ethical framework and in advanced training are studied as signifiers of the enlightened mind. The commitment of formally taking the Precepts is an important threshold in the life of a Zen student. Celibacy: Shinzan Roshi, in common with the vast majority of Zen teachers in Japan, married and has two adopted children. Zenways does not require its teachers to be celibate. However, in the context of Zen training it is not appropriate for teachers and students in a sanzen relationship to have any kind of romantic relationship or intentions towards one-another. |