Jukai rooted in the earliest sangha of the Buddha’s followers
Sensei Matthew Kozan Palevsky presided over an intimate Jukai ceremony at Cerro Gordo Temple, conferring the Buddhist precepts upon Suzi Golodoff, who received the Dharma name Junshin, meaning “Genuine Heart.”
While the focus is on the recipient, Jukai serves as a communal opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the Buddhist precepts.
Jukai, rooted in the earliest sangha of the Buddha’s followers, signifies a formal entrance into the lineage of Buddhist practitioners.
Participants vow to uphold the precepts of non-harming, receiving not only the precepts but also a Dharma name, a lineage chart, and a rakusu—a symbolic Buddhist robe worn during zazen meditation.
At Upaya, Jukai recipients engage in preparations such as sewing their rakusu and creating lineage charts, reflecting deeply on the precepts and their personal understanding of them.
This ceremony honors the ancient tradition while fostering personal commitment and communal support on the path of Buddhist practice.
