the 5 wonderful precepts
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Precepts are moral Training Rules
one undertakes to observe in walking the Spiritual Path.
First Precept: No Killing
I undertake the precept to refrain from killing or harming any living being.
German soldier executing woman and her child, 1940
First Precept: No Killing
I will act for the welfare and happiness of all beings.
Second Precept: No Stealing
If they can, why can’t I?
Second Precept: No Stealing
I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing or cheating.
I will be honest, generous, and take delight in giving and sharing.
Third Precept: No Sexual Misconduct
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.
Third Precept: No Sexual Misconduct
I will be honest and sincere in my relationship with others, nurturing true love and compassion.
Fourth Precept: No Lying
I undertake the precept to
refrain from lying, slandering,
speaking maliciously, harshly and frivolously.
Fourth Precept: No Lying
I will speak the truth, promote concord and friendship, speak kindly, gently and beneficially.
Fifth Precept: No Intoxicants
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking alcohol and drugs which are harmful to the mind and body.
Fifth Precept: No Intoxicants
I will strive to keep my mind pure, clear, alert, mindful, and unconfused as much of the time as
possible.
The Five Wonderful Precepts
I understand that these five precepts are wonderful
precepts because they are conducive to the welfare and happiness of both myself and others. I
undertake to keep these precepts to the best of my
ability.
The End.
Sadhu!
Morality is a MUST
To have true Peace that will
last
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