“The relation between the precepts and the words of avowal is like a person who is always thankful, and is always able to say, “I’m sorry.” It is the bright side of things and the shadowy side of things.” - Kobun Chino
“The burden is on you. There is no greater being to say, ‘Don't do that because you're going to a bad place.’ The burden is on you to decide how you're going to observe these precepts, what these precepts mean in your life, what translation of these precepts you're going to read… You're the only person accountable for this.” - Emily Eslami
In the thrilling conclusion to her year long ever timely precept series, Emily brings us the one rule (ok, three rules, but also kind of one…) to rule them all, the Three Pure Precepts! As always, it sounds so simple but it’s the gateway to a lifetime and a universe of practice. Luckily Emily is here to guide us with her ever in depth, informative, and personal reckoning with the simple little truths that mean everything. Do we really have to follow the rules of society if we don’t agree with them? Can we actually know the “moral rule of the universe” with our humble human brains? And how are we supposed to “save all beings” when there are so darn many of them (and more being born every day)!! Find out here!