Jozen Tamori Gibson, a Buddhist teacher trained in Soto Zen and Theravada traditions, explores the Five Precepts—Buddhism's version of the Ten Commandments. They discuss how these guidelines emphasize personal well-being and mental protection rather than rigidity. The conversation dives into ethical choices, including the impacts of dietary decisions and the significance of compassion. Jozen also highlights the importance of emotional ownership and mindful communication, advocating for healthier relationships and a deeper understanding of self.
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Precepts as Guides
Approach the five precepts as guides, not strict rules, and investigate their meaning for yourself.
Consider how your conditioning might block you from investigating these precepts.
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Veganism and its Complexities
Jozen Tamori Gibson became vegan, not solely for health, but due to concerns about the meat industry's energy and intentions.
They discussed how their dietary choice affected their great aunt, highlighting the complexity of ethical actions.
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The Importance of Humility in Ethical Choices
Even seemingly positive choices, like dietary changes, can negatively impact others if approached with self-righteousness.
Open conversation and understanding are crucial in navigating ethical complexities.
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We’re diving in on another Buddhist list today. One of the many things I like about the Buddha is that, as far as I can tell, he pretty much always aims his messages, even the hard-to-swallow ones, at the pleasure centers of the brain. Even when he’s talking about ethics, which could come off as preachy or overly abstemious. Today, we’re going to talk about the Five Precepts. The Precepts are kind of like the Buddhist version of the Ten Commandments. Except, as you will hear, there is, by design, an enormous amount of flexibility in how you can interpret and apply these precepts. And undergirding it all is, as mentioned, self-interest. The reason not to steal or lie or kill is that, in the end, it protects your mind. My guest is Jozen Tamori Gibson, who has trained in the Sotō Zen and Theravada traditions, is on the Teacher’s Council for New York Insight Meditation Center, and teaches in a variety of other settings, including the Insight Meditation Society. Jozen’s pronouns are they/them. Quick note before we dive in: Jozen lives on a busy street, so you will sometimes hear a little bit of background noise. Take a few minutes to help us out by answering a survey about your experience with this podcast! The team here is always looking for ways to improve, and we’d love to hear from all of you, but we’d particularly like to hear from those of you who listen to the podcast and do not use our companion app. Please visit www.tenpercent.com/survey to take the survey. Thank you. Where to find Jozen Tamori Gibson online: Website: https://www.dharma.org/teacher/jozen-tamori-gibson/ Social Media: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jozentamorigibson/?hl=e Book Mentioned: • “Experience of Insight” Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Experience-of-Insight-Audiobook/1645470377 Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jozen-tamori-gibson-317
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