The Zen ceremony of jukai (literally "receiving precepts") is a ceremony of commitment to the Zen precepts, the Zen path, and the sangha. Done by lay students it marks a deepening of commitment to Zen and a warming of relationship with the teacher. See Precepts and Jukai on the website for background on this important process.
In this year's jukai Red Cedar members Toi Geil, Peter Pretkel, and Michael Kelberer will receive the precepts from Nomon Tim Burnett and Shudo Chris Burkhart.
This year's ceremony is part of our 3 day residential sesshin at Samish Island Retreat Center.
Be sure to arrive early to park and walk across the grounds to the zendo in time for the 3:30pm ceremony start.
Note: this is an in person only event - we are unable to broadcast on Zoom from Samish Island.
Red Cedar Zen Community is a 501(c) non-profit organization.
