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Zen Practice In Community
Precepts and Ethics in Sangha Relationships

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Purpose of This Document

In a sangha, we are challenged to achieve a balance between “single effort” in our personal practice, and “harmonious effort” with all other members of the community. On one hand, we strive to be authentic, true to ourselves, and to honor our own path. On the other hand, we strive to be kind, compassionate, respectful, and considerate of others. Ideally these two sides of practice become naturally aligned as we integrate the dharma into our lives. This document describes ethical guidelines and expectations that accompany the process of that alignment in our sangha.

Core Values

This document presupposes the following ethical values:

  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Kindness

Dharma Rain Zen Center is committed to providing an environment that is free from physical violence, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, disparaging or discriminatory treatment, dishonesty, and substance abuse. These behaviors are incompatible with the core values and goals of this sangha. Procedures for addressing such conduct are described in this document.


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