Kodõ Kai

[Pam]

Always be ready to release your mind

It has been a while since the last precept Sensei Josh - I hope it is alright that I add the next one. I am particularly interested in adding this one because we recently learned from Sensei Merrick a concept that seems to directly relate to this precept.

We learned that many times our eyes will see only that which we expect to see or only what we are looking for. Our perception of what is around us can often times be clouded by what our mind tells us before we really see or for that matter feel what is actually there.

It is my feeling that this precept might be refering to the letting go of preconceptions and clearing the mind so that we might be able to pick up on what we otherwise might miss seeing, feeling and understanding.

[Sam]

I dont really have another interpretation for this one, but i do like this precept. That' sall i wanted to say.