Our core values reflect our awareness of our inter-connectedness and make manifest The Three Pure Precepts:

  • Do No Evil

  • Practice Good

  • Actualize Good for Others

We will apply our values in our personal conduct and treatment of others, our practice, service to and cultivation of our sangha, and service to the world.

Personal conduct / Treatment of others

  • Value beginner’s mind – manifest not-knowing

  • Practice loving-kindness

  • Demonstrate respect for each other

  • Manifest personal integrity

  • Manifest the Ten Grave Precepts

Practice

  • Practice mindfulness

  • Practice zazen regularly

  • Engage in Buddhist studies

  • Honor Zen traditions while being open to innovation in practice forms

  • Maintain the aspiration of the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows

Service to and cultivation of our sangha

  • Welcome all

  • Participate in shared work practice

  • Conduct sangha operations with integrity by maintaining:

    • Transparency

    • Accountability

    • Open communication

Service to the World

  • Honor diversity

  • Care for all living beings and the environment

  • Participate mindfully in service and social action

  • Realize our values and practice in all spheres of our lives