April 5, 2024
Jukai Ceremony at Green Gulch Farm on March 20

K Ray receiving the precepts from Kokyo Henkel.

 

Congratulations to the initiate K Ray who received the bodhisattva precepts from Teacher Kokyo Henkel at Green Dragon Temple on March 20, Spring Equinox.

K Ray’s new name is Kangetsu Keirei / Viewing the Moon, Joyful Spirit. As the ancient ceremonial text concludes: “At this time, in the Buddha lands in all directions, auspicious signs appear: the earth trembles and blossoms fall from the sky…” Congratulations to Keirei!

Features, For Mary Watson

Remembering Mary Watson

I want to invite us to be with Mary's spirit, because she really embodied compassion. When Blanche gave her the precepts, she gave her the name, Eyes of Compassion, Nurturing Teacher, and that's what Mary was.