Jukai is a Zen public ordination ceremony wherein a lay student receives the first five Buddhist precepts and a formal initiation into Buddhism, making one a member of the Buddha's family.
November 21 2026 Saturday 0830am-5pmpm -- JUKAI ZAZENKAI (Day Sit)
Please plan to attend our annual Precepts Retreat (Zazenkai) online or in person. The event will include a refresher course on the Three Pure Precepts and Five of the Ten Major (Grave) Precepts of Buddhism. Study materials are provided below.
November 22 2026 Sunday 0830am - Noon -- JUKAI TOKUDO INITIATION CEREMONY
Attend Zazen Sunday 9-1030 am followed by the Jukai Tokudo Ceremony
Suggested Program price: $150 or pay what you can afford.
If you require more information or have a question, contact Elliston Roshi at [email protected]
Retreat Downloads:
16_Precepts_Okumura.pdf
Precepts_Study_SZBA.pdf
