AZC Precepts and Buddhist ethics

By Roshi Amala Wrightson

The Sixteen Precepts are descriptions of the ethical behaviour that is the foundation of all Buddhist practice. At each Jukai Ceremony (Taking-the-Precepts Ceremony), we renew our commitments to these... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

AZC Precepts and Buddhist ethics episodes:

December 15, 2022 2006-06-18 Matariki Jukai
Twice a year at AZC we hold Jukai (the Buddhist Taking-the-Precepts Ceremony), one at Matariki (Māori New Year), and one on 31 December. At both of the Jukai Ceremonies , we renew our commitments to the 16 Precepts that are the foundation of Buddist practice. In this talk, Roshi Amala Wrightson introduces the AZC Jukai Ceremony and explores some of the symbolism and traditions associated with the ceremony.

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50min
June 25, 2021 2021-06-15 Precepts Part 2: Greed, grasping and right speech
This talk covers precepts 2 and 8, which have to do with greed -- wanting stuff we don't have and clinging to stuff we already have, as well as precepts 4,6 and 7 which are to do with different aspects of right speech -- being truthful, kind and not boastful.
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45min
June 25, 2021 2021-06-01 Precepts Part 1: Introduction
The 10 Precepts are at the core of the Great Way and have their origins in the 8-fold Path. The version that we say can be found in the Brahma Net Sutra, translated into Chinese by Kumarajiva in the 4th Century CE.
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48min
May 31, 2013 2006-12-10 Ethics
A talk on Buddhist Ethics in preparation for Jukai.
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43min
May 31, 2013 2011-05-11 Jukai
2011 talk in preparation for Jukai.
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1h 4min
May 31, 2013 2006-06-18 Matariki Jukai
2006 talk in preparation for Jukai (Taking-the-Precepts Ceremony).
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50min
May 30, 2013 2004-11-14 Precepts 2 and 8: Giving
Talk on Giving based around the Second and Eighth Ethical Precepts of Zen Buddhism:
Not to take what is not given, but to respect the things of others; Not to withold spiritual or material aid, but to give freely where needed.
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46min
May 30, 2013 2009-04-05 The First Precept
Talk on the First Ethical Precept of Zen Buddhism: Not to kill, but to cherish all life.
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40min
May 30, 2013 2004-11-00 Precept 1: Not To Kill
Talk on the First Ethical Precept of Zen Buddhism: Not to kill, but to cherish all life.
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41min
May 30, 2013 2004-10-24 Three Pure Precepts
The Three Pure Precepts are the resolutions to abstain from evil, to do good, and to liberate all beings. Many awakened qualities can only be developed in community. The nature of ignorance and its relationship to awakened mind. Texts quoted: Reflections on a mountain lake / by Ani Tenzin Palmo. Luminous mind : the way of the Buddha / by Kalu Rimpoche.
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46min

FAQs about AZC Precepts and Buddhist ethics:

How many episodes does AZC Precepts and Buddhist ethics have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.