Bill,
You are correct in saying that Jishih is a Buddhist name, but a Zen Buddhist
name. And yes it is also a Japanese name as Zen was developed in Japan as
opposed to Chan in China and Seon in Korea. I was pretty sure I knew what
Tonya was asking so I didn't clairfy which I should have. As to Al's question,
I think it depends on the Roshi or Sensei whether or not you can pick a name.
In our Sangha the Roshi allows it. I did not pick my name, she gave it to me.
Jishin means "compassionate heart."
And Tonya, I don't know if anyone would give the precepts over the internet
or through home based study..most teachers want contact with the student to get
to know them and guide them through the process.
Gassho,
Jishin
Bill Smart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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?
GasshoÂ…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
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