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Zen Peacemaker Order: Overview: Curriculum : Recommended Practices Introductory Studies:
Taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, Sangha. Completing the following:
Peacemakers who wish to take vows as a novices must first have passed through the Rites of Entering the ZPS and of Becoming a Buddhist. Then, a period of a least one year of working with a Mentor on discerning one's reasons for taking priestly vows. Following this discernment, the Peacemaker is expected to study with Mentors in the following areas:
Once these studies are complete, the Peacemaker may take the Novice Priest Vows and begin the studies of becoming a full Priest. This level of study takes into account the different kinds of priest work that candidates may wish to study and specialize in. For example, some priests will wish to study traditional temple liturgy and become adept in that area. Others may wish to specialize in pastoral care, family work, social action, etc.. For this reason, the training must be devised by the novice candidate priest and an appropriate Mentor.Even the vows will be tailored to the specific training of the priest. Still there are certain global practices and studies expected of priests in Level II:
Experiential Studies of Zen Principles
General Liturgy
Special Liturgy
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Bernie's Zen
The Dude Abides