Tonya and Jishin, My understanding is that JISHIN (for example) is referred to as a BUDDHIST name, not a 'zen name'. You take the precepts to become BUDDHIST, not to enter into zen studies. You don't need any name to practice zen.
I also think JISHIN is first-of-all a Japanese name. Japanese and Korean Buddhist traditions bestow these names upon taking the precepts. I don't know about Chinese Buddhists. Theravada Buddhists do not take a different name. They do add a title 'pat' (which means BUDDHA) to your name. So if our friend and frequent contributor to this forum Al were to become an official Theravada Buddhist monk his name would be 'Buddha Al'. Has a nice ring to it, don't you think? Or maybe a nice gong? Gassho Bill! >On Sunday, January 01 kights88 posted: >Tonya, Zen names are given when you take the precepts. Usually that involves some >sort of precept classes and sewing a raksu. Then the teacher will either give you the >name or in some cases they will let you pick a name. > >Jishin > >>Tonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>Does anyone know what a Zen name is and how a person obtains one? >>Thank you ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Join modern day disciples reach the disfigured and poor with hope and healing http://us.click.yahoo.com/lMct6A/Vp3LAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
