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Lay Practitioners

Practitioner

Practitioner with Precepts

Practitioner with Precepts

No requirements. Just practice!


This is where everyone starts on the Buddhist path. There's no commitment required and no cost. Just show up for practice at the frequency that suits your life and circumstances. You may call yourself a Buddhist - or not! 

Practitioner with Precepts

Practitioner with Precepts

Practitioner with Precepts

Take the first five Buddhist precepts. 


This is where many people start to think of themselves as Buddhists – either in terms of philosophy, religion, or both. You take the first five ethical vows and do your best to live up to that moral code moment by moment.

Deacon

Practitioner with Precepts

Deacon

Take the first eight Buddhist precepts.


This is for people who have no desire to be ordained but still want to be of service to the group. You take the first five precepts and start helping out. You might arrive early or stay late to tidy up the space, greet new people, etc.  

The Ordained Path

Novice

Priestess/Priest

Priestess/Priest

The starting point for ordination of any sort.


Full description coming soon!

Priestess/Priest

Priestess/Priest

Priestess/Priest

Appropriate for householders, may be married.


Full description coming soon!

Nun/Monk

Priestess/Priest

Nun/Monk

Best suited for those who have few other obligations, must not be married or in a relationship.


Full description coming soon!

The Teaching Path

Dharma Teacher

Dharma Teacher

Dharma Teacher

Must be a Deacon or Ordained.


Full description coming soon!

Dharma Holder

Dharma Teacher

Dharma Teacher

Must be Ordained.


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Zen Teacher

Zen Teacher

Zen Teacher

Must be Fully Ordained.


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Zen Master

Zen Teacher

Zen Teacher

Must be Fully Ordained.


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