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Ketchimyaku
Becoming a Buddhist
The desire to become a Buddhist arises for many reasons. It may be rooted in gratitude and appreciation. It may arise out of an awareness of suffering. It may begin with the desire to take the Precepts. Whatever the prompt, the first step is to become familiar with Buddhist teaching and practice. Available here are readings, talks and an explanation of the specific steps to take to realize your intention to become a Buddhist. Select “Listen” to hear the Dharma talk. To download a talk, right click (control/click on Mac) and select “Download Linked File”. Click on “Read” to open a pdf.

From these Precepts come forth such a wind and fire
that all are driven into enlightenment
when the flames are fanned by the Buddha's influence.
              from Great Master Dogen's Shushogi

Format Topic Select Date Length File Size
pdf On Receiving the Precepts
Great Master Dogen
Read/Download - - -
audio Taking Responsibility For Our Training
Rev. Master Meian Elbert
Listen/Download 07-29-12 32 min 11 MB
audio Serene Reflection Meditation
Rev. Master Meian Elbert
Listen/Download 07-26-12 29 min 10 MB
audio

Jukai 2012 Introductory Talk: Taking Refuge
Rev. Master Meian Elbert

Listen/Download 03-25-12 24 min 8 MB
audio Religious Practice
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 12-11-11 36 min 12 MB
audio How Training Liberates Us From Suffering
Rev. Master Shiko Rom
Listen/Download 10-16-11 46 min 16 MB
audio When the Opposites Arise the Buddha Mind is Lost
Rev. Master Kodo Kay
Listen/Download 10-24-10 39 min 14 MB
audio

The Merit of Training
Rev. Master Meian Elbert

Listen/Download 05-25-08 36 min 12 MB
audio

What Does It Mean to be a Buddhist
Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy

Listen/Download 03-26-01 50 min 15 MB
pdf Wearing and Caring for the Wagesa
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pdf The Use of the Buddhist Rosary Read/Download 2004 - -
pdf Setting Up a Home Altar Read/Download 2004 - -
audio On the Precepts
Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy
Listen/Download 02-08-97 80 min 27 MB
audio A History of the Precepts
Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy
Listen/Download 2002 52 min 18 MB
audio Buddhism in Plain English
Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy
Listen/Download 1999 65 min 23 MB
audio Radical Sobriety
Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy
Listen/Download 2001 46 min 16 MB
audio The History and Practice of the Precepts
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon
Listen/Download 03-26-07 38 min 20 MB
audio Teachings on Cease from Evil
Rev. Master Kodo Kay
Listen/Download 08-05-07 38 min 13 MB
Series: The Bloodline of the Buddhas: the First Precept
            Rev. Master Eko Little
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List of Talks
10 Talks Available
pdf Ketchimyaku
Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett
Read/Download      
audio The Ceremony of Ketchimyaku
Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy
Listen/Download 1999 59 min 20 MB

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