In “Becoming Buddhist” Rev. Clairissa explores the place of the Buddhist Precepts in practicing Zen meditation, reminding us that Buddhism is not only a meditation practice, but equally the living of an ethical life. 

On the occasion of this 25th anniversary of Reverend Master Jiyu-Kennett’s death, among other stories Rev. Clairissa recalls what it was like to take the Precepts from Rev. Master Jiyu at Jukai. She passes on Rev. Master Jiyu’s advice on choosing a single one of the Ten Great Precepts to work on, and where working with the Precepts may lead.