Living-Serving:
Bodhisattva Archetypes
A 5-Class Series (on Zoom)
Led by Rev. Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
October 26, November 2, 16, 30 and December 14
(Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm)
CLASS INFO
In this five-class series, we will dive into a personal investigation of Bodhisattva practice, Bodhisattva energies, and Bodhisattva archetypes. We will address some basic historical material on the Mahayana movement and the rise of the bodhisattva as a path of awakening; consider various Bodhisattva ideals and archetypes and how to connect to them in our own lives; and examine the 4 Bodhisattva Vows and 16 Bodhisattva Precepts within the archetypal frameworks. We will use Taigen Daniel Leighton’s classic book Faces of Compassion: Bodhisattva Archetypes as our study source. $100 for Series (Members); $125 for Series (Non-Members)
CLASS FEE
$100 for Series (Members); $125 for Series (Non-Members)
(If you have concerns about payments or any other questions, please contact programsteward@zcla.org)
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Dharma-Joy first came to ZCLA in 1999. He received, Jukai in 2001 from Roshi Egyoku and Novice Priest Ordination (Tokudo) in August 2011 and full Priest/Preceptor Empowerment (Denkai) in August 2019. He was named a Dharma-Holder in June 2020. He also served for several years on the Zen Center Board of Directors. He has served as a Ceremonial Co-Steward since September 2011.