Dasasikkhāpada

The Ten Precepts

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Dasasikkhāpada

The Ten Precepts

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Pāṇātipātā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from killing living creatures.

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Adinnādānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing.

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Abrahmacariyā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.

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Musāvādā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from lying.

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Surāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from consuming beer, wine, and liquor intoxicants.

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Vikālabhojanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from food at the wrong time.

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Naccagītavāditavisūkadassanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music .

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Mālāgandhavilepanadhāraṇamaṇḍanavibhūsanaṭṭhānā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.

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Uccāsayanamahāsayanā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from high and luxurious beds.

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Jātarūparajatapaṭiggahaṇā veramaṇisikkhāpadaṁ samādiyāmi.

I undertake the precept to refrain from receiving gold and currency.

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Dasasikkhāpadaṁ.