The 16 Bodhisattva Precepts

Matthew reads the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts in the tradition of Soto Zen.

“Without the precepts as guidelines, Zen Buddhism tends to become a hobby, made to fit the needs of the ego. Selflessness, as taught in the Zen center, conflicts with the indulgence that is encouraged by society. The student is drawn back and forth, from outside to within the Zen center, tending to use the center as a sanctuary from the difficulties experienced in the world…."
- Robert Aitken in The Mind of Clover

Reviews

Thank you so much for this.

Beginner in zen and i will listen to this every day

Very different from my usual practice. Will incorporate it.

Beautiful and liberating

Edit (061920): Really helpful affirmations and meditation, the only opinion I had was that it was a bit rushed and felt read from a script - would have liked a slower/more intentional pace (even if it was a slightly longer meditation) 🙂🙏

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Amazing teachings, thank you so much for this Meditation! Hope we can see many more meditations from you 😃

Unfold the dharma, nourish the sangha. 🙏 That was lovely, thank you, Matthew! Namaste and Sat Nam 🙌❤🕊

~ Christine Rose 🦋🌹

Love this brief practice. It’s a reset for when I drift from the Precepts. A reminder that the dharma is eternal, waiting for me to reconnect to the wisdom it offers. With gratitude.

Very nice.
Thank you so much.